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Originally posted in our August 2025 Top of Mind Newsletter. This Higher Ed Education Today article makes the case that the entrepreneurial mindset is not just for learners looking to start companies; rather, it’s a transferable skill that directly enhances employability. Employers increasingly value a workforce that can recognize opportunities, solve problems, and adapt in uncertain environments. The piece calls on higher education and workforce programs to intentionally cultivate these abilities, embedding entrepreneurial thinking alongside technical training.…

Originally posted in our July 2025 Top of Mind Newsletter. In this blog post, speaker and educator Sean Glaze argues that how we lead in adversity is what defines us most. The article outlines practical steps leaders can take to reframe crisis moments into chances for team learning and cohesion, such as showing empathy, creating clarity, and focusing on shared growth. Be the Leader Your Team Needs

Originally posted in our July 2025 Top of Mind Newsletter. On the topic of developing resilience, this post from the Women’s Brain Health Initiative offers some essential tools to start your own practice. Rather than waiting for adversity to “test” our strength, we can build resilience by cultivating curiosity, self-compassion, and reflective habits that help us understand our own reactions and reframe setbacks as sources of insight. This emphasis on deliberate reflection aligns closely with the Ice…

Originally posted in our May 2025 Top of Mind Newsletter. What if you approached your own life the way an anthropologist approaches a culture—curious, observant, and open to discovery? In a recent Ness Labs piece, previously featured Anne-Laure Le Cunff encourages us to do just that. By keeping “field notes” on our habits, decisions, and experiences, we can begin to uncover the unseen patterns that shape our lives. At ELI, we view this kind of reflective practice…

Originally posted in our May 2025 Top of Mind Newsletter. A recent Big Think article highlights how curiosity can rewire the brain—boosting learning, memory, and adaptability. At ELI, we’ve seen firsthand how curiosity fuels the entrepreneurial mindset. It’s what enables individuals to spot opportunities hidden in problems and stay engaged through the often-challenging process of building solutions. But curiosity isn’t just outward-facing. It also drives self-reflection, helping us question assumptions, confront biases, and improve decision-making. Without…