Recover, Rebuild, Renew!
Jay Boolkin
January 23, 2020
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As we stepped over the threshold of a new decade, it’s true that what should
Category: Challenges & Solutions
How to Triumph over Imposter Syndrome When Trying to Create Social Impact
Jay Boolkin
June 19, 2019
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Imposter system is all too common among social entrepreneurs and changemakers. But what exactly is it, why does it happen and, most importantly, how do you triumph over it?
If Necessity Is the Mother of Invention… then Profit Is Most Certainly the Father
Jay Boolkin
July 31, 2018
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Could leveraging the profit motive and benefits of a capitalist system be the most efficient and efficacious means by which to achieve the good we want to see in the world?
5 Traps Savvy Social Entrepreneurs Avoid
Jay Boolkin
February 15, 2018
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Sometimes it’s easier to know what not to do when running a social enterprise, than what to do and how to best move forward. Here’s how to steer clear of the 5 biggest traps when building a sustainable and impactful social enterprise.
The Appeal of Apathy
Jay Boolkin
July 15, 2017
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Maybe this resonates with you, but even if it doesn’t, the question of how you switch apathy into action probably does. Whether you’re tackling homelessness, food waste or any other kind of social issue, getting more people to care more and then to act is the biggest challenge.
6 Key Challenges Every Social Entrepreneur Faces
Jay Boolkin
July 10, 2017
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Thinking about becoming a social entrepreneur? Here’s the top six obstacles you’re likely to face.
WTF is Social Enterprise?!
Jay Boolkin
November 7, 2015
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Social entrepreneurship is entering the mainstream, yet there is no ‘typical’ form of social enterprise and no single agreed-upon definition. Does this create a more diverse and inclusive environment? Or does it put the value and meaning of social enterprise at risk of being co-opted and misused?
