Six Qualities of Successful Social Entrepreneurs

One of the most interesting parts of David Bornstein's How to Change the World​ is his description of successful social entrepreneurs, which he synthesizes into six core qualities. 

Which of these do you have?​

  1. A willingness to self-correct
  2. A willingness to share credit
  3. A willingness to break free of established structures
  4. A willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries
  5. A willingness to work quietly
  6. A strong ethical impetus

It seems good - no, great - social entrepreneurs work with equal parts ego and humility. One of their real skills, then, is to know when to use which for the good of their cause. ​

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