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Title: Grassroots leaders for a new economy: how civic entrepreneurs are building prosperous communities-[Text]

Notes: This publication explains the unique leadership qualities that set civic entrepreneurs apart and illustrates how these leaders can emerge from all levels of private, public, social and civic organizations. It shows how civic entrepreneurs forge powerfully productive linkages at the intersection of business, government, education and community and it demonstrates how they operate at the grassroots level to create `collaborative advantages` that make it possible for their economic communities to compete on the global stage. Citing numerous real-life examples, the authors illustrate the necessary steps to build an economic community. They show how civic entrepreneurs motivate and network to organize for action, set priorities, and mobilize resources to get things done. Finally, they demonstrate how to sustain cross-sector collaboration over the long haul for the good of the community. The book also offers step-by-step guidance and practical advice equally useful to business executives, elected officials and public managers, community development practitioners, or concerned citizens who want to take an active role in shaping their community`s economic future.

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