Entrepreneurship in Action: The Inaugural Plunge!A journey of leadership development & business design

Em Havens, Digital InfluenceMay 2013

Compass DirectionLeadership Strategy, Design + Education

Compass GoalEmpower social entrepreneurs in the Portland Area to grow as leaders alongside their growing businesses.

Why?To drive compassionate action & lasting social change in our community

High leverage intervention Entrepreneurs (leaders) who seek out challenges (primed for personal growth)

FocusBuild the capacity/share tools/engage in a dialogue with these folks & create experiences together so they can continue to do the incredible work they’re doing!

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Compass Project 3.0

Question:How can I leverage my strengths and turn threats into opportunities?

Answer:I am most comfortable with dialogue as a communication tool.

So, let’s jump into dialogue.

Meet Archie.

Archie is… A social entrepreneur & idea manufacturer who uses letterpress and screen printing to make his ideas come alive. He has wild dreams of sustainable success.

Archie believes…

In the power of a good idea. He hopes to share his ideas to grow and sustain the health of communities all around the world.

The only thing is… Archie is terrified of spreadsheets, confused about business planning, and doesn’t have anyone to turn to.

That’s where I come in.

So, we met. And we talked shop. And expectations, wildest hopes, daring-est dreams, past, present & future strategies, biggest fears, key leverage points. We dove into the Business Model Canvas, explored basic financial modeling & came up with a short term plan of action for success. Together.

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What did Archie think?“You’ve given me some excellent things to think about & I cannot wait to grow my business in a good direction.

And the spreadsheeting. I can do it, I know it. I used to be good at math, I'm sure it's all trapped up there somewhere.

You are making me feel bigger and stronger than I ever thought possible.”

-Archie, May 2013

So, what next?

What does the pathway of leadership look like for Archie? Will Archie overcome his fears? Will he achieve success?

Stay tuned!