Some consider Max Weber (pronounced VAA-ber) to be the father of sociology; however, he was also one of the earliest writers in the field of entrepreneurship. Weber viewed entrepreneurs as innovators, independent people whose role as business leaders conveyed a source of formal authority. As Weber discussed, among other attributes, successful entrepreneurs must possess effective leadership skills. For this assignment, you will listen to a podcast of Steve Case, former Chairman and CEO of AOL, discussing his views of entrepreneurs. In another podcast, you’ll hear James Kouzes, co-author of The Leadership Challenge, describe the five (5) basic points that the best leaders use to motivate. In addition, you will read an article written by Peter Drucker entitled, Entrepreneurial Strategies. Drucker has been referred to as the most influential management thinker in the 20th century. Finally, you will read a conference proceeding from the Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship that describes entrepreneurial leadership dimensions and offers a new definition of entrepreneurial leadership. Former AOL CEO and Chairman, Steve Case, has identified three (3) words 1) People, 2) Passion, and 3) Perseverance as the foundation of successful entrepreneurs. He relies on these three P’s (people, passion, and perseverance) to guide his goals, direction, and decisions. Case states that if you have all three P’s in the right balance, almost anything is possible; if you don’t, nothing is possible

Some consider Max Weber (pronounced VAA-ber) to be the father of sociology; however, he was also one of the earliest writers in the field of entrepreneurship. Weber viewed entrepreneurs as innovators, independent people whose role as business leaders conveyed a source of formal authority. As Weber discussed, among other attributes, successful entrepreneurs must