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The Innovation Mindset in Action: Shantha Ragunathan

Harvard Business Review

Although she was poor in resources, she possessed the innovation mindset shared by many game changers: they see and act on opportunities , use "and" thinking to resolve tough dilemmas and break through compromises, and employ their resourcefulness to power through obstacles. Hopeless as her situation was, Shantha engaged in "and" thinking.

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It's Not All About Growth for Social Enterprises

Harvard Business Review

To address this, Cape Town-based NGO mothers2mothers employs and trains HIV-positive mothers as "Mentor Mothers" who work alongside nurses and doctors in clinics, providing psychosocial support to pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV. This innovation has impact. But, so what? Conclusion? I'm not sure either frame is right.

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How Social Entrepreneurs Can Have the Most Impact

Harvard Business Review

And Bill Gates announced he was shifting his priorities from software development to social impact by moving full time to his foundation. is Year Up , an organization that mentors and trains disconnected youth into living-wage jobs. In the broader U.S. Take the issue of youth unemployment. The biggest success story in the U.S.

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Entrepreneurship Needs to Be a Bigger Part of U.S. Foreign Aid

Harvard Business Review

” In less mature economies and fragile regions of the world, entrepreneurs are just as, if not more, critical to livelihoods and development. We have evidence that our work led to equity investments in Middle Eastern startups, that entrepreneur-mentor relationships formed, and that jobs were created.

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How to Make Room in Your Work Life for the Rest of Your Self

Harvard Business Review

“My definition of a yoga teacher is just someone who helps people to develop a full spectrum practice in their life. Embracing your multiple identities can improve your ability to take others’ perspectives and engage in creative and innovative behavior. ” Connections between work and home can also be influential.

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Entrepreneurs: You're More Important Than Your Business Plan

Harvard Business Review

Here are our four rules we use to evaluate the underlying business concept: Innovation. The kids develop discipline and focus, but also practical, marketable skills. Even the most entrepreneurial leader, of course, needs a great idea. Has it been tried this way before? Marquis found a way to do this. Importance.