By Richard Branson — 2021
The world needs a neurodiverse workforce to help try and solve some of the big problems of our time.
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The story of disability inclusion is incomplete. It is now time for C-level executives and management to take more of an active role and cultivate a new narrative to both augment and redefine disability in the larger context of business strategy.
There are legions of small and medium enterprises (SME) run by disabled and neurominority creatives and innovators, surviving, adapting and thriving in our modern economy.
The life of an entrepreneur isn’t necessarily easy. As the pop-culture phrase has it: “The struggle is real.”
For new and young entrepreneurs, there are some unique challenges that are especially difficult to overcome. If you’re just getting into the game, or you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, be prepared for these eight significant hurdles.
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Overcoming challenges as an entrepreneur is part of the job description. But believing that you can do this, and scanning for the solutions to get you there, is what has helped these business owners achieve their goals.
Those who are exceptionally good at solving problems have a distinct advantage on the path to success. They often become leaders among their peers.
Your success is contingent on your ability to solve problems effectively, and one of the best tools you have for the job is your creativity. But why is creativity so valuable in solving problems, and how can you make the best use of it?
“If I were given one hour to save the planet, I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and one minute resolving it,” Albert Einstein said.
If Tony Robbins told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it? Marc Benioff would. He did.