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Robert D. Hisrich, director of Thunderbird’s Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship, says all entrepreneurs are pretty much the same. “It’s like a club,” he says. “It’s scary how similar we are.” Here are 10 common traits:
1. Independent. You need to be your own boss.
2. Opportunistic. You recognize opportunity that others miss.
3. Creative. You formulate an idea.
4. Passionate. You believe in your idea.
5. Visionary. You think big.
6. Daring. You are comfortable with risk.
7. Resilient. You can handle failure.
8. Flexible. You adjust when things go wrong.
9. Persistent. You keep trying.
10. Contagious. You encourage teamwork and inspire others to follow.
Learn more Oct. 11 at Thunderbird during a one-day seminar on global entrepreneurship. Or read Hisrich’s new book, “International Entrepreneurship: Starting, Developing and Managing a Global Venture,” scheduled for release this November.
October 6th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I really like the idea of entrepreneurship as a tool to develop business and leadership skills. The training program under Dr. Hisrich is great! The course is a life-changing experience for many to restrategize the way we looked at things both in corporate and business environment alike.
October 11th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
I was just googling “Club Entrepreneur,” an organization I started back in 2005, while an Adjunct at Barrett Honors College at ASU.
Dr. Hisrich (and old friend) couldn’t be more accurate with his points. Club E has addressed many of the needs of the Arizona-based entrepreneurs and just last week, the local ABC affiliate, Channel 15, did a story on us. (see link below)
http://www.abc15.com/content/financialsurvival/azstories/story/Valley-club-helps-entrepreneurs-grow-and-develop/zsf4xhy2b0yvHXdvD40D7A.cspx
I just wanted to share..
Best regards,
Peter J. Burns, III
Founder
March 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I have actually read ‘International Entrepreneurship: Starting, Developing and Managing a Global Venture’ and found it to be very helpful as I am an entrepreneur myself. You have to be comfortable with taking a risk and you have to be driven to see your endeavors through.