WHY PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN RISE TO THE TOP IN EDUCATION
KATHY HURLEY & BOBBI KURSHAN
with LAURA SMULIAN, Writer and Researcher
KATHY
HURLEY
BOBBI KURSHAN
LAURA
SMULIAN
Katie Fang
Sabari Raja
Co-founder/Board Member
Pathful
Founder/CEO
SchooLinks
Meet the Panelists:
Let’s hear from you:
Do you consider that you have an entrepreneurial mindset?
DRIVING QUESTION
HOW CAN WOMEN FOSTER AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET TO RISE TO THE TOP IN PURPOSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES?
HOW THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET PROFILE® (EMP) GUIDED OUR APPROACH
RESEARCH
AND
DATA ANALYSIS
THREE PHASES
Let’s hear from you:
Do you think entrepreneurs are �born or made?
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAITS & SKILLS
SEVEN & SEVEN
TRAITS
SKILLS
INDEPENDENCE
The desire to work with a high degree of independence
PREFERENCE FOR LIMITED STRUCTURE
A preference for tasks and situations with little formal structure
NONCONFORMITY
A preference for acting in unique ways; an interest in being perceived as unique
RISK ACCEPTANCE
A willingness to pursue an idea or a desired goal even when the probability of succeeding is low
ACTION ORIENTATION
A tendency to show initiative, make decisions quickly, and feel impatient for results
PASSION
A tendency to experience one’s work as exciting and enjoyable rather than tedious and draining
NEED TO ACHIEVE
The desire to achieve at a high level
FUTURE FOCUS
The ability to think beyond the immediate situation and plan for the future
IDEA GENERATION
The ability to generate multiple and novel ideas, and to find multiple approaches to achieving goals
EXECUTION
The ability to turn ideas into actionable plans: the ability to implement ideas well
SELF-CONFIDENCE
The general belief in one’s ability to leverage skills and talents to achieve important goals
OPTIMISM
The ability to maintain a generally positive attitude about various aspects of one’s life and the world
PERSISTENCE
The ability to bounce back quickly from disappointment, and to remain persistent in the face of setbacks�
INTERPERSONAL SENSITIVITY
A high level of sensitivity and concern for the well-being of those with whom one works
HOW WE CHOSE OUR INNOVATEHERs
Let’s hear from you:
What do you consider to be your entrepreneurial strength?
Let’s hear from you:
What do you consider to be your entrepreneurial weakness?
Key Takeaways About Role Mentors Play
Setting an example can be the most powerful form of mentorship
What happens at home provides clarity about goals we need to set for ourselves
Pay it forward by serving as a mentor to others
Look for mentors in the workplace; they can become lifelong allies
Positive women role models at home are often the first mentors
It’s OK to get advice when you feel stuck
Gender of mentor doesn’t matter; what’s important is to have someone who believes in you
Woman-to-woman mentorship is helpful with work-life balance decisions
WHAT WE LEARNED
Women are risk takers, but they are calculated risk takers.
Women have high self-confidence, but experience “imposter syndrome.”
Women score high on interpersonal sensitivity (empathy), which leads to better retention of teams and effective collaboration.
Women have a high “need to achieve,” but when asked to list their strengths they did not select this personality trait.
Open Discussion:
How do your strengths and weaknesses line up with the women interviewed?
KEY INSIGHTS
The female entrepreneurial mindset drives women’s success in purpose-driven organizations.
Women with an entrepreneurial mindset are well-matched with the skills needed to lead a purpose-driven organization.
Women can take concrete actions to overcome barriers, develop their entrepreneurial mindset, and set themselves on a path to rise to the top.
Women with great mentors were more likely to rise to the top.
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