14 distinct elements. Some are more naturally ingrained with others that can be strengthened with that effort and practice.So whether you're naturally inclined in some areas or eager to develop others, the EMP provides a clear picture of an individual's unique profile and a roadmap to grow an entrepreneurial mindset on your own terms. So the EMP measures two main areas. First, the personality scales and the other side is the skill scales. So on the personality side, these are what we would consider the more innate features, that draw often draw a person towards entrepreneurship. You can think of these as the who and the why. Who you are at your core and why you do what you do. On the other side are the skill skills, and these are more learnable and flexible abilities that help entrepreneurs succeed. This is what I call the what and the how.

What you do and how you do it. So these 14 dimensions are split evenly between these two categories. Alright. I want to bring these 14 dimensions to life with a little personality. So we're gonna start on the personality scales. Independence is what I call the trailblazer. In this category, a person who scores high in independence prefers to chart their own course and work on your own terms. Limited structure is what I call the free spirit. You're comfortable with flexibility and figuring things out as you go. Nonconformity. Well, this one's the maverick. You like to do things your own way and aren't afraid to stand out. Risk acceptance is the one that I call the brave one. You're willing to go for it even when the outcome isn't guaranteed. Action orientation is what I call the go getter. Someone who just jumps in and gets moving fast.

Passion is the spark. It's when your work lights you up and gives you energy. And need to achieve, that's the climber. Always reaching for meaningful goals and pushing higher. Moving on to the skill scales, these are the abilities that are more easily sharpened over time. Future focus is the visionary. You're thinking long term and staying a few steps ahead. Idea generation is the creative engine, always spinning up new ways to solve problems. Execution, that's the builder, making things real and bringing ideas to life. Self confidence is like the inner ally, that belief in yourself that helps you show up strong. Optimism is the light bringer, seeing possibility even in the hard moments. And persistence, I call the steady force. It's being able to bounce back and staying the course no matter what. And finally, interpersonal sensitivity is the connector. Someone who tunes into others and builds strong collaborative relationships.

I'm seeing a lot of the qualities that you listed in the chat showing up in, these 14 scales and dimensions. So that's exciting to see that we're all, thinking already like an entrepreneurial mindset. Each of these dimensions plays a part in how we show up. Some might feel like second nature. Others might be areas you're still developing, and that's the whole point. This mindset isn't fixed. It evolves with you. While all 14 are important, since it's a limited time, today we'll be focusing on three. Action orientation, future focus, and interpersonal sensitivity. I chose these because they're especially relevant for tech leaders. So action orientation. People who score high on this dimension naturally take quick decisive steps to solve problems and get things done. They're comfortable making decisions even when all the information isn't in.

In fact, these individuals often see the risk of waiting too long as greater than the risk of acting with incomplete data. They may get frustrated in slow consensus driven environments, but when they find the ways to work within those systems, their energy and bias for action can create powerful positive ripples. Now with any strength, these strengths can be overplayed. So in this case, a strong bias for action, yes, leads to good outcomes. Going too far can actually cause problems. Those with extremely high scores might rush decisions without seeking enough input or considering other perspectives, which actually can become costly mistakes. And they also risk being seen as rash or reckless because of their urgency to act quickly. So let's move on to future focus. People who are high on future focus naturally lean toward long term strategic thinking. They often are asking, how does what I do today shape tomorrow?

This perspective is invaluable, especially in tech leadership, because it keeps organizations oriented towards sustainable growth and innovation. While many are drawn to quick wins, future focused leaders keep their eyes on the horizon, helping teams avoid shortsighted decisions. Like action orientation, this strength can also be overplayed. An extreme future focus doesn't guarantee effective strategic thinking or better long term outcomes without complimentary skills such as execution. Someone who's high on this without that execution might be seen as a dreamer or they may overlook critical data about the current reality which could result in poor decision making. And finally, we're shifting into interpersonal sensitivity. This one actually stands out with the other 13 dimensions. So these were all normed with, a group of corporate managers and a group of entrepreneurs. And entrepreneurs actually rated themselves lower on this skill than corporate managers did.

They tend this is because entrepreneurs tend to focus strongly on the tasks they see as critical to their success and less on the feelings of those around them. So while this skill may not be traditionally entrepreneurial, the benefits of being a strong interpersonal skill set is clear for everyone. So people who score higher here tend to be more aware of others feelings, which makes them easier to work with and more collaborative. That means they're the ones who are likely to get offered the best projects and the best opportunities. There is a drawback as well if this is too high, so this strength can be overplayed as well. Excessive high scores on interpersonal sensitivity can decrease business decision effectiveness by making it more difficult to take decisive and courageous action.

The key is finding the right balance of honoring people's needs without compromising business outcomes. And to give you a visual of these three skills, I like to give, this idea of a sailor. So, think of yourself as a skilled sailor navigating fast moving unpredictable seas like the tech world that we lead in every day. Future focus is your compass. It's helping you chart a clear course through shifting currents and stormy weather. Action orientation is the wind in the sails driving you to make swift decisions and keep momentum even when the horizon isn't clear. And that interpersonal sensitivity, that's your crew's trust and harmony ensuring everyone rows together smoothly despite the waves.

Mastering these three helps you steer your team competently through complexity and change. So I'd like to take a moment for you to have just a self reflection. No need to put in the chat if you don't want, but it's good to think what mindset skill feels like might be your superpower and think about which one might be quietly holding you back. And sometimes just pausing to think about this can be the first step toward meaningful growth. So as we're coming up to our the end of our time, this is going so fast. I I just I could talk about this all day. I just wanna give you our three key takeaways. First, the entrepreneur mindset isn't just for entrepreneurs. It helps everyone think creatively and act decisively. Second, this mindset is especially important for tech leaders like you to lead with clarity, adaptability, and vision.

And third, simply reflecting on your mindset and your natural strengths can unlock new possibilities in how you lead. So I have, just a small survey. This would take you less than a minute to do that if you have any moments I would love to hear about it and at the end I have a PDF of my slides today that you can have as a gift, to 14 distinct elements. Some are more naturally ingrained with others that can be strengthened with that effort and practice. So whether you're naturally inclined in some areas or eager to develop others, the EMP provides a clear picture of an individual's unique profile and a roadmap to grow an entrepreneurial mindset on your own terms. So the EMP measures two main areas. First, the personality scales and the other side is the skill scales. So on the personality side, these are what we would consider the more innate features, that draw often draw a person towards entrepreneurship.

You can think of these as the who and the why. Who you are at your core and why you do what you do. On the other side are the skill skills, and these are more learnable and flexible abilities that help entrepreneurs succeed. This is what I call the what and the how. What you do and how you do it. So these 14 dimensions are split evenly between these two categories. Alright. I want to bring these 14 dimensions to life with a little personality. So we're gonna start on the personality scales. Independence is what I call the trailblazer. In this category, a person who scores high in independence prefers to chart their own course and work on your own terms. Limited structure is what I call the free spirit. You're comfortable with flexibility and figuring things out as you go. Nonconformity. Well, this one's the maverick.

You like to do things your own way and aren't afraid to stand out. Risk acceptance is the one that I call the brave one. You're willing to go for it even when the outcome isn't guaranteed. Action orientation is what I call the go getter. Someone who just jumps in and gets moving fast. Passion is the spark. It's when your work lights you up and gives you energy. And need to achieve, that's the climber. Always reaching for meaningful goals and pushing higher. Moving on to the skill scales, these are the abilities that are more easily sharpened over time. Future focus is the visionary. You're thinking long term and staying a few steps ahead. Idea generation is the creative engine, always spinning up new ways to solve problems. Execution, that's the builder, making things real and bringing ideas to life. Self confidence is like the inner ally, that belief in yourself that helps you show up strong.

Optimism is the light bringer, seeing possibility even in the hard moments. And persistence, I call the steady force. It's being able to bounce back and staying the course no matter what. And finally, interpersonal sensitivity is the connector. Someone who tunes into others and builds strong collaborative relationships. I'm seeing a lot of the qualities that you listed in the chat showing up in, these 14 scales dimensions. So that's exciting to see that we're all, thinking already like an entrepreneurial mindset. Each of these dimensions plays a part in how we show up. Some might feel like second nature. Others might be areas you're still developing, and that's the whole point. This mindset isn't fixed. It evolves with you. While all 14 are important, since it's a limited time, today we'll be focusing on three. Action orientation, future focus, and interpersonal sensitivity.

I chose these because they're especially relevant for tech leaders. So action orientation. People who score high on this dimension naturally take quick decisive steps to solve problems and get things done. They're comfortable making decisions even when all the information isn't in. In fact, these individuals often see the risk of waiting too long as greater than the risk of acting with incomplete data. They may get frustrated in slow consensus driven environments, but when they find the ways to work within those systems, their energy and bias for action can create powerful positive ripples. Now with any strength, these strengths can be overplayed. So in this case, a strong bias for action, yes, leads to good outcomes. Going too far can actually cause problems. Those with extremely high scores might rush decisions without seeking enough input or considering other perspectives, which actually can become costly mistakes.

And they also risk being seen as rash or reckless because of their urgency to act quickly. So let's move on to future focus. People who are high on future focus naturally lean toward long term strategic thinking. They often are asking, how does what I do today shape tomorrow? This perspective is invaluable, especially in tech leadership, because it keeps organizations oriented towards sustainable growth and innovation. While many are drawn to quick wins, future focused leaders keep their eyes on the horizon, helping teams avoid shortsighted decisions. Like action orientation, this strength can also be overplayed. An extreme future focus doesn't guarantee effective strategic thinking or better long term outcomes without complimentary skills such as execution. Someone who's high on this without that execution might be seen as a dreamer or they may overlook critical data about the current reality which could result in poor decision making.

And finally, we're shifting into interpersonal sensitivity. This one actually stands out with the other 13 dimensions. So these were all normed with, a group of corporate managers and a group of entrepreneurs. And entrepreneurs actually rated themselves lower on this skill than corporate managers did. They tend this is because entrepreneurs tend to focus strongly on the tasks they see as critical to their success and less on the feelings of those around them. So while this skill may not be traditionally entrepreneurial, the benefits of being a strong interpersonal skill set is clear for everyone. So people who score higher here tend to be more aware of others feelings, which makes them easier to work with and more collaborative. That means they're the ones who are likely to get offered the best projects and the best opportunities. There is a drawback as well.

If this is too high, this strength can be overplayed as well. Excessive high scores on interpersonal sensitivity can decrease business decision effectiveness by making it more difficult to take decisive and courageous action. The key is finding the right balance of honoring people's needs without compromise.