Entrepreneurs’ Leadership Experiences with Specific Regard to Mentorship

Authors

  • David A Robinson RMIT Asia Graduate Centre, RMIT University Vietnam
  • Geoffrey VanderPal RMIT Asia Graduate Centre, RMIT University Vietnam
  • Duc Nhat-Hoang RMIT Asia Graduate Centre, RMIT University, Vietnam

Keywords:

Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Mentorship

Abstract

This paper explores leadership of entrepreneurs through the specific lens of mentorship, a dimension on which to date only limited research has been conducted. Narratives behind the motives of mentorship are examined to uncover the elements that allow for a healthy mentor relationship between entrepreneurs, the mentors, and their followers, the mentees, in organizations. Participants reported that role-models influenced them as mentors. Furthermore, participants emphasized the importance of being role-models when practicing as mentors. This paper contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between role-modeling and entrepreneurial success.

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Published

2017-10-01

How to Cite

Robinson, D. A., VanderPal, G., & Nhat-Hoang, D. (2017). Entrepreneurs’ Leadership Experiences with Specific Regard to Mentorship. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 14(3). Retrieved from https://articlegateway.com/index.php/JLAE/article/view/1598

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