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Originally posted in our March 2024 Top of Mind Newsletter. In her piece, “Post-pandemic, our bored and disconnected teenagers need a whole lot more than high-dosage tutoring,” Elina Alayeva writes for The Hechinger Report, discussing the crucial need to make the public high school system more relevant and meaningful for teenagers. This connection to the learning process, coupled with meaningful content, resonates with ELI’s belief in teaching people to think entrepreneurially as a solution to improving…

Originally posted in our January 2024 Top of Mind Newsletter. Creating psychological safety, vital for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, is a delicate balance for leaders. Striving for open communication, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and valuing honest feedback are all essential components.  However, there’s often an unconscious tension between encouraging authenticity and maintaining a comfortable equilibrium. Many leaders inadvertently adopt performative psychological safety, hindering their teams. Data indicates that only a quarter of leaders possess…

Originally posted in our December 2023 Top of Mind Newsletter. In this thought-provoking piece from The Hechinger Report, we hear about the author’s perspective on how modern students are not being given the tools to become effective problem-solvers or critical thinkers. “The rigid structure of the traditional K-12 education system leaves little room for students to engage in real-world problem-solving scenarios. In many cases, it stifles creativity and curiosity, discouraging students from questioning established norms or…

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…

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…