The Power Of Possibilities With Rick MacLennan

In this episode, we are joined by Rick MacLennan, Chancellor of the Ventura County Community College System. Rick’s journey was shaped early on by watching his parents turn a struggling service station into a thriving business, a lesson in innovation and resilience that would guide his career in higher education. We discuss the critical role of community colleges in fostering entrepreneurship, the challenges of driving institutional change, and the importance of enhancing the student experience.

COSE Small Business Education Workshop

COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises), the small business group of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, has supported and advocated for small businesses in the region since 1972. As Greater Cleveland’s small business expert organization, COSE offers its members networking and educational events, advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, navigation to the right resources and solution and cost-effective group purchasing programs. We look forward to supporting their efforts to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem locally by leading their Small Business Education Workshop in March.

14th Annual MN Entrepreneur Kick-Off

The Minnesota Entrepreneur Kick-off is where new and experienced founders, startup teams, funders and technology leaders, co-hosts, mentors and sponsors, meet, in one place, to provide actionable guidance for startups and companies growing to scale, to celebrate and to connect. All registrants will receive a copy of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage and have the opportunity to engage in a dialogue with author and ELI Founder, Gary Schoeniger.

Unplugging the Entrepreneurial Way: Strategies for Success in a Distracted World

At a period in time where everyone seems to be seeking distraction and comfort, we at ELI ask ourselves...which entrepreneurial skills can make the most difference in our daily lives? Let’s dig into one of them: the development of an internal locus of control.

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What is Your Locus of Control?

Psychologists define a locus of control (LOC) as “a construct that is used to categorize people’s basic motivational orientations and perceptions of how much control they have over the conditions of their lives.” They go on to describe how people with an external LOC tend to respond to external stimuli. These folks generally perceive their life outcomes as outside of their control. In contrast, those with an internal LOC find motivation through their own intentions and perceive their life outcomes as a product of their own abilities and agency.