Most entrepreneurship books promise quick wins and growth hacks. But lasting ventures aren't built on shortcuts, they're built on people. Entrepreneurial Learning at Work reframes entrepreneurship as a living system: dynamic, relational, and grounded in how founders learn, lead, and grow. Drawing on real founder stories, practical frameworks, and a life-course lens, this book explores how businesses thrive when people do. Inside, you'll discover how to: Turn everyday experiences into learning cycles that fuel innovation. Build cultures of trust, psychological safety, and inclusion. Grow talent from within while sustaining your vision. Navigate transitions, burnout, and reinvention through reflection. Make learning visible and scalable in hybrid and digital workplaces. Whether you're a purpose-driven founder, builder-coach, or entrepreneurial educator, this book offers a roadmap for designing growth that's human-centered and sustainable. It's not about chasing unicorn status, it's about growing your business by growing yourself and your team. Because your business isn't just what you do, it's how you choose to grow.
Dr. Kathy Cowan Sahadath is a leadership strategist, educator, and author with over three decades of experience in organizational development, project and change management, and people-centered transformation. She helps founders and leaders align strategy, culture, and learning to build ventures that last. Kathy teaches entrepreneurship, organizational change, and leadership across higher-education institutions, blending systems thinking with practical insight. Her research explores how entrepreneurial learning happens through reflection, feedback, and everyday practice. An accomplished novelist, Kathy has written 27 works exploring themes of entrepreneurship, identity, and resilience, stories that mirror the human experience behind innovation. Through her teaching, writing, and consulting, she empowers others to lead with empathy, creativity, and purpose in a changing world.
"Reading this book felt like finally hearing my story told with the respect and depth it deserves. As someone who learned by doing, mentoring, and adapting on the fly, I appreciated how it didn't glorify flashy startups, but celebrated everyday innovation. The tools are practical; the stories are real. I'll be using this with my apprentices and in my own planning." - Master Plumber and Business Owner. "This book doesn't just speak to entrepreneurs; it listens to us. As an artist navigating both identity and enterprise, I felt affirmed by its inclusive language and flexible approach. It gave me a framework for honoring my cultural roots while building a sustainable business rooted in values." - Textile Artist and Workshop Facilitator "I didn't expect to see myself in a book like this, but I did, and that meant everything. The way it captures learning in motion, and how it values lived experience, helped me recognize myself as a real entrepreneur." - Founder of Mobile Bike Repair
