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“Gen Z is the Hustle Generation”
Originally posted in our October 2023 Top of Mind Newsletter. If I asked you to consider what Gen Z is most known for, you might think of TikTok dance trends, social media personas, or even online activism. But they are also rewriting the career narrative. This generation stands in stark contrast to the traditional 9-5 corporate mold, with some actively shunning the once-promised stability of such positions in favor of forging their own paths. They’re weaving…
“The Opposite of Toxic Positivity”
Originally posted in our October 2023 Top of Mind Newsletter. Tragic optimism, the antithesis of toxic positivity, is a concept rooted in the belief that even in the most challenging and adverse circumstances, one can find meaning and the potential for positive change. This mindset aligns remarkably well with the core principles of entrepreneurial thinking. Entrepreneurs, by nature, confront adversity head-on. They don’t turn a blind eye to problems; they engage with them, dissect them, and…
“AI and the next digital divide in education”
Originally posted in our August 2023 Top of Mind Newsletter. As key stakeholders in entrepreneurship ecosystems, educators are often at the forefront of changes to the landscape. But, it is in the classroom and on campus that widening gaps in access are often most apparent, too. The digital divide is a topic we’ve heard much about as technological advances continue to leave humans’ adaptability in the dust, and with the addition of AI, we may be…
“Systems Thinking In Entrepreneurship Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love ‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystems’”
Originally posted in our August 2023 Top of Mind Newsletter. Those of us in the entrepreneurial ecosystem have likely felt the sensation of being adrift at sea with no sight of land. For some, it feels like there’s not enough support, and for others, there’s so much you don’t know where to turn. It’s feelings like this that lead to unneeded competition and mismanaged communications. But there are dynamics at play that make the term ecosystem…
“What Can Conversation Do for Us?”
Originally posted in our June 2023 Top of Mind Newsletter. In the vein of entrepreneurial leadership, one core capability Senge et al. discuss is the importance of fostering reflection and generative conversation. In this recent piece from the New Yorker, we read about the “civilizing power of conversation” and how we’ve fallen so far from this as a society. “As the philosopher Michael Oakeshott observed, in conversation, ‘there is no ‘truth’ to be discovered, no proposition…