International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary

Abstract:

The importance of social entrepreneurship in addressing some of the most intricate and enduring social issues that communities worldwide face is becoming more widely acknowledged. The goal of social entrepreneurship is to bring about constructive social change while preserving financial viability, in contrast to traditional entrepreneurship, which is largely motivated by profit. This study explores the key traits, abilities, and proficiencies that characterize prosperous social entrepreneurs. The study highlights the special combination of character attributes and professional skills that allow social entrepreneurs to recognize societal gaps and create ground-breaking, significant solutions through an extensive analysis of the body of existing literature and real-world case studies. Important traits, including empathy, adaptability, resilience, and systems thinking, are seen as fundamental components of a social entrepreneur's mentality. These qualities foster enduring dedication to social goals despite hardship, in addition to aiding in the comprehension of intricate social dynamics. To successfully operationalize their vision and scale their impact, social entrepreneurs also need to have a set of key talents, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, leadership, and creative problem-solving. What sets social entrepreneurs apart from other change agents or corporate executives is the interaction of these qualities and competencies. The study also looks at how these qualities are created and used in practical settings, offering suggestions for how ecosystem support, education, and training may foster social entrepreneurship. In the end, knowing what a social entrepreneur looks like is essential for those who want to make a difference as well as for legislators, educators, and investors who want to fund high-impact projects that promote sustainable and inclusive development.

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Social entrepreneurship, empathy, resilience, social innovation, leadership, stakeholder engagement

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