According to Dawn Duncan over at North Colorado Business Report, we often think of “entrepreneur” as synonymous with “owner,” and although this is technically true, I have come to learn that there is much more to this term.
When we associate entrepreneurship in a linear fashion, we forget that there are many people among us who, although not in an ownership capacity in their company, they act much like a business owner through their attitude.
When we hire, we often list “entrepreneurial spirit” among the key criteria. What are we actually seeking? Drive, determination, self-assuredness, confidence, risk-taking ability and an intrinsic sense to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Can these traits exist in someone who isn’t the business owner?
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