Raise Your Game: Vision Or Reality? As Entrepreneurs, Do We Use Our Head Or Heart?

Jul 09, 2017 1 Min Read
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The Hollywood movie called ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner was made based on Gardner’s rag-to-riches story.

In this leadership podcast of ‘The Science of Building Leaders’, Roshan Thiran shares some of the lessons he learnt in his rare encounter with Gardner on entrepreneurship and leadership. Roshan explores not only the lessons from Gardner’s life but also how both the heart and the head play prominent roles in ensuring leadership and entrepreneurial success.

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Check out its corresponding story: Are You Realistic Or Idealistic?

 
See also: The Pursuit Of Happyness Begins When You Decide To Grab Hold Of Your Destiny

 

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Roshan is the Founder and “Kuli” of the Leaderonomics Group of companies. He believes that everyone can be a leader and "make a dent in the universe," in their own special ways. He is featured on TV, radio and numerous publications sharing the Science of Building Leaders and on leadership development. Follow him at www.roshanthiran.com

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