Originally posted in our August 2025 Top of Mind Newsletter.
ATCMES recently explored why an entrepreneurial mindset is so crucial for employees. Their focus here is on how mindset drives day-to-day performance: employees who think entrepreneurially are more proactive, resilient, and capable of turning challenges into opportunities.
Beyond highlighting why entrepreneurial thinking makes workers more resilient and resourceful, the article offers concrete ways companies can nurture it. Leaders can create space for fresh ideas to flourish by encouraging employees to share innovations, shortcuts, or enhancements, even through something as simple as an internal blog.
Just as importantly, organizations must build psychological safety—treating mistakes as learning opportunities rather than reasons for punishment.
The piece makes clear that cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset benefits both sides: employees gain confidence and creativity, while organizations unlock continuous improvement and long-term competitiveness.