1). The biggest
surprise to me was how detailed the author was about the “dark side of
entrepreneurship”. Many people may tell you it’s challenging and stressful, but
don’t often go into detail as to why. By mentioning the financial, career,
social, and psychic risk, entrepreneurial stress is actually defined in a way
that is relatable.
2). Nothing in
particular was confusing, although I wish the author would have gone into a
little more detail about the four types of morally questionable acts because
that was a new concept to me. I thought it was an interesting way to separate
out morally questionable acts and the table was effective in showing the direct
effect and examples of each type. Because it was a new way to classify these, I
wish there were even more details because I found it interesting.
3). Why focus so
much on ethics? I agree it is essential to become successful through morally
and ethically responsible actions, but I would ask why there is such a push to
have pages and pages on ethical responsibility and leadership. I would also ask
how did you came up with the characteristics attributed to entrepreneurs? I
would agree with those listed, but how were these criteria defined.
4). I disagree
with a few parts of the entrepreneurial ego section. I think that although many
entrepreneurs have a strong desire for control, they are also extremely
adaptable because they are in such an unstable environment that they have to be
flexible. Another part of that section states that there is a sense of
distrust. While that is true in many cases, I also think that many entrepreneurs
rely on each other in many instances because they share many similar struggles.
They don’t necessarily trust everyone, but they use their connections and
networks with others to remain successful.
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