Module #4

Leadership

Are you ready to be a leader?


Leadership as an entrepreneur (or entrepreneurial leadership) involves organizing and motivating a group of people to achieve a common objective through innovation, risk optimization, taking advantage of opportunities, and managing the dynamic organizational environment.


The best entrepreneurial leaders are good at experimenting, learning, and iterating. Compare this skillset to a more traditional “analyze, then act” leadership approach, and the difference is clear. A conventional leader might be great at assembling a puzzle when the picture is laid out to copy, while an entrepreneurial leader can dive in with no picture at all to start putting pieces together. 


In an ever-evolving economy and a fast-paced and always changing world of work, understanding and mastering leadership concepts is essential for success, whether you are starting a business or embarking on your career journey. 

Blackstone Launchpad Workshop 4 - Leadership.mp4

Watch Workshop 4 to learn about leadership from Manny Smith, Founder & CEO of EdVisorly, and Heather Terenzio, Director of Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Activities at Jobs for the Future.

 You can connect with Manny and follow EdVisorly on LinkedIn or X.

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 You can connect with Heather and follow Jobs for the Future on LinkedIn.

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Learn (Pre-readings)

Practice (Post-workshop Resources)

Identify and explore your leadership qualities. Knowing your leadership qualities can help you to understand where you stand before diving deeper into the leadership module.

 

Develop your own style of communication. Familiarize yourself with a few different communication styles, and think about which might be a good fit for you as a leader.

 

Consider how leaders work with people.


Each module in the Innovation Skills Series provides resources for you to learn about core concepts and practice to strengthen your skills. Try following this Recommended Schedule to ensure that you can complete all four modules.