Fact #3 35% of American entrepreneurs are dyslexic. 35% of American entrepreneurs are dyslexic, according to a recent study by the Cass Business School in London. Given that dyslexics represent roughly 10% of the population overall this is an unexpected fact. Dyslexia is a brain-based, genetic profile that makes reading and spelling difficult. It is often associated with stupidity or laziness, and it is our work to show just how unfair and incorrect this correlation is. Related research shows that these entrepreneurs achieve faster growth rates for their companies. Take a look at the top 10 dyslexic entrepreneurs who have chosen to announce their dyslexia so far, and you will recognize individuals such as Richard Branson, Charles Schwab, John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, and the founders of IKEA, Dole Food Company, AT&T Mobility, Kinkos, Makers Mark, SPRINT and even DreamWorks, as Steven Spielberg recently announced that he is dyslexic. Entrepreneurship refers to much more than just start-up businesses. Entrepreneurship is a form of leadership that can be applied in all fields. Entrepreneurs do this whether they work in government, nonprofits, academics, or traditional business environments, utilizing the same skill sets for risk seeking, inventiveness, delegation, and collaboration.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:36:07 +0000
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