Leadership ( discussion 1)

Discussion 1: Is an Entrepreneurial Leader Different?
Background Information
Welcome to the first discussion. In this course you will be introduced to a topic in the discussion. The first week of the module you will write about your initial thoughts after reviewing the resources. The initial post should be at least 300 words.

During the following week you will reply to at least two of your classmates. The replies should be at least 100 words. See the discussion rubric for more details on grading.

Discussions should always be completed prior to “class.” If you are in an online class or an on ground course this is prior to the lesson portion of the week. Are you ready to begin?

Discussion 1
What do social causes and entrepreneurial leadership have in common? Isn’t a leader a leader? Or, is there a difference? Let’s explore causes entrepreneurial leaders have engaged in.

Course Outcomes covered in this module:

Distinguish the differences between prediction and creation ways of thinking
Assess entrepreneurial leadership characteristics for self- and social-awareness
Evaluate the relationships among social, environmental, and economic value creation
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DISCUSSION
Initial Post
Is there a difference between a leader in a traditional “C” corporation and an Entrepreneurial leader? Explain.
Why does an EL need to think differently?

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Leadership Discussion

Entrepreneurial leadership is a type of leadership that organizes people to achieve various goals of the organization through the application of proactive entrepreneurial attributes and behaviors which are different from traditional forms of leadership. There are many differences between a leader in a traditional company and an entrepreneurial leader.

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