Entrepreneurial Leadership and Risk Management: Strategies for Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability
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Entrepreneurial Leadership, Risk Management, Innovation, Decision-Making, and ResilienceAbstract
Entrepreneurial leadership and risk management are increasingly recognized as essential drivers of organizational success in today’s volatile and uncertain business environment. Entrepreneurial leadership is characterized by vision, creativity, adaptability, and the capacity to mobilize individuals toward innovative goals. It enables organizations to recognize opportunities, pursue growth, and navigate uncertainty with agility. Risk management, conversely, provides a systematic process for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential threats that may hinder strategic objectives. While entrepreneurship inherently involves risk-taking, unmanaged risks can undermine sustainability and long-term performance. Therefore, integrating entrepreneurial leadership with risk management creates a balance between opportunity-seeking behavior and organizational resilience.
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