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Microfinance Is Good for Women, but It's Only Part of the Solution

Harvard Business Review

Career paths are not one-size-fits-all, yet in emerging markets, it's often assumed that microfinance — the use of small loans to foster self-reliant small businesses in a community setting — is the only path for women seeking economic opportunity. Microfinance was one issue that we considered.

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How Social Entrepreneurs Can Have the Most Impact

Harvard Business Review

Civic Ventures had recently released its first survey of baby boomers and found at least half were interested in “ encore careers ” helping others. In the broader U.S. population, two generations made clear that their interests, too, lay in helping society. Meanwhile, 19,000 high-scoring college graduates across the U.S.

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Servant Leadership Observer ? November 2010

Modern Servant Leader

Who Is Accountable for Your Career? Book Says Servant Leadership Critical for Marketing Leaders. Careers for Servant Leaders. Peer-to-Peer Microfinance: A Sustainable Solution to Poverty. Identify Your Leader’s Weakness. Do You Practice Artificial or Authentic Accountability? The Answer May Surprise You. Jill Knapp.

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Entrepreneurs: You're More Important Than Your Business Plan

Harvard Business Review

And we are often happy to review these start-up plans — which include the typical elements such as a product description, competitive analysis, estimate of market size, and projected financials. The kids develop discipline and focus, but also practical, marketable skills. Importance.