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Leadership & an Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Goal

The "Leadership & an Entrepreneurial Mindset" discussion activity aims to explore the commonalities between community leaders and the qualities of an entrepreneurial mindset. Participants will engage in a conversation to identify and discuss the key characteristics that contribute to effective leadership and entrepreneurial thinking.

Materials

    Instructions

    1. Present a series of community leaders from various fields (e.g., business, social activism, arts, education, etc.). These leaders can be local or well-known figures. Provide brief profiles or stories about each leader, focusing on their accomplishments, impact, and leadership qualities.

    2. Divide participants into small groups or pairs and assign each group a community leader to discuss. Instruct them to identify and discuss the qualities or characteristics that they believe contribute to the leader's success and effectiveness.

    3. Bring the groups back together for a whole group discussion. Ask each group to share their insights and observations about the assigned community leader. Encourage participants to draw connections between the identified qualities and an entrepreneurial mindset.

    4. Facilitate a guided discussion to explore the commonalities between the identified leadership qualities and the qualities of an entrepreneurial mindset. Encourage participants to reflect on how these qualities contribute to success in both leadership and entrepreneurial end

    Debrief Questions

    1. What were some of the common traits that you discovered in these leaders? How do these traits align with an entrepreneurial mindset?

    2. How do the recognized traits help in both leading effectively and achieving success as an entrepreneur? Can you share examples or stories to illustrate this?

    3. What are some of your key takeaways about the connections between leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset?

    4. How could someone develop some of these traits to improve their own leadership and entrepreneurial potential?

    5. Tell us how you plan to use what you've learned in this discussion to improve your own leadership or entrepreneurial endeavors.

    Background

    Preparation

    • Research and compile profiles or stories about community leaders from various fields. (Examples are provided in the appendix)

    • Prepare discussion prompts or guiding questions to help participants analyze and identify the leadership qualities of the assigned community leaders.

    Technology Considerations

    • In-person implementation: No specific technology considerations.

    • Virtual implementation: Ensure access to a video conferencing platform or discussion forum for participants to engage in group discussions. Share relevant digital profiles or stories about community leaders in advance.


    Additional Context

    • Either this activity or the Mindset Exploration should be completed, but not both in the same session. It would prove to be too repetitive.

    • Emphasize the importance of diverse leadership styles and perspectives. Encourage participants to think beyond traditional definitions of leadership and consider leaders from different sectors or domains.

    • Acknowledge that leadership looks differently in different contexts, cultures, and communities. Create space for participants to discuss their own understanding of the qualities of a good leader.


    Tips for Localization

    • Customize the selection of community leaders based on the participants' local context or relevance to their community.

    • Consider incorporating local or regional leaders who have made a significant impact in the community.

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