(Image taken from video: Come along with Hariya: Dive deep into a river. Hop from tree to tree. Or, soar high into the skies.Source: http://www.teriin.org/come_along_with_hariya.php) Are you an entrepreneur? A traditional business/industry man or woman working many hours a day? Maybe an representative from a large organization or institution? And your working day is full…
Category: social entrepreneurship
Talk to social entrepreneurs – How to start your social change career
(Image taken from video cited below) This morning I came across a fantastic video. I think there is so much truth in it and maybe it is a good starting point for today. As the social entrepreneurs in How-To Start Your Social Change Career explain, community service is a selfish act of self-improvement. You live…
Social entrepreneurship – a business in need of catalyzers?
When you google for social entrepreneurs you find a huge number of articles, explanations, foundations and contributions. And examples. But rarely these articles give an overview on how these enterprises are connected to others and where could be potential for collaboration among themselves and with industries. I am convinced this type of collaboration could contribute…
Everyone is a genius – It is all about perspectives
Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree It will live its whole life believing he is stupid. Albert Einstein Have you ever thought who might be an expert for detecting breast cancer at a very early stage just by palpation? Probably those who for years…
Socializing Social entrepreneurship – 1 + 1 makes 3
Socializing Social enterpreneurs – it sounds somehow strange, but this is what could lead to much more success in the future and accelerate social change in the world. We are just at the beginning. Having a look at ongoing social entrepreneur competitions, platforms and organizations that are involved in supporting social activities it is mostly…
Tell them what you are going to say, say it, tell them what you said
Do you know situations where you explain all of your business/plans/ideas to someone who seemed to be a concentrated listener but just a few minutes later he/she does not remember the main facts? Or do you wonder why your key messages within your team are not aligned although you have talked about it recently? Have…
Which culture do you live? Thing- or person-driven?
Probably you are aware what you and your team members know very well and are experts in. One may be a really good strategist, the next an expert of controlling and finance. And you? Maybe the marketing guy or the do it yourself man/woman. In the meetings you discuss or issues you ask yourself may…
Social entrepreneurs are not afraid!
One of my last favourite books I read recently was from Brene Brown: Daring Greatly. One important issue Brene highlights is that when we’re afraid, we prevent ourselves from accomplishing what we’re capable of. If you think about social enterprises and social entrepreneurship, many of them go undiscovered ways. They try out new business models…
Dare to imagine – a video for social entrepreneurs and all who want to change the world
image is taken from video, cited below Dare to imagine how the world could look in fifty, hundred years… Have you ever asked yourself – how people will live together? – how family life will be organized? – how schools will be structured? – how prevention and health issues will be solved? – which will…
Paris and Orleans are calling – but where to go first?
In many magazines, trainings or tutorials you find a hint that focusing is key for success. Particularly, when you start a business or you are going to discover new business opportunities and there is a huge amount of to dos that all seem to be important and attractive. Fact is: you cannot go everywhere at…
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