The only thing worse than making a mistake is keeping it bottled up inside. Learning from the mistakes of others could help you embark on the healing journey of sharing and working through a mistake of your own, with someone you trust.
Every major leap in my career, and every transformation I've led, began with a decision that involved risk, uncertainty and discomfort. If you're a leader, you've likely faced similar inflection points. Years ago, at Washington State University, we launched one of the first fully online undergraduate Management Information Systems (MIS) programs. At the time, it was uncharted territory. Few business schools had ventured into online learning, and many questioned whether students or employers would take the format seriously.
That pause is where the real work begins. Not in polished sketches or carefully worded summaries, but in the willingness to stop moving long enough to ask questions that haven't yet been surfaced. Why does this exist? What is it meant to do? Who is it actually serving?
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the need for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit has never been more critical. As we prepare the next generation of business leaders, fostering entrepreneurial passion among students is essential. Entrepreneurial passion not only drives individuals to pursue new ventures but also enhances their resilience and creativity, vital traits for success in any field. This article explores effective strategies for educators and institutions to cultivate entrepreneurial passion in business students, drawing insights from recent research on the subject.
Michael Palmer, CEO of McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, didn't plan to take over one of California's most beloved ice cream brands. After years of flying around the country running branding programs for major companies, Palmer was already questioning what the next chapter of his career might look like. Then, out of nowhere, his house burned down in a massive wildfire near Santa Barbara.
When we set goals, we're filled with excitement and genuine optimism-as we dream about the future with starry eyes. We might go so far as to create a vision board of magazine clippings and quotes that represent what we hope to achieve. This is the fun part of goal-setting. And then a few weeks later, reality hits. It becomes hard to find the time. Life gets in the way as other priorities take over, and the goal soon fades into the background.
