Human Capital #5--Character

A person's character is another aspect of human capital the entrepreneur brings to the table. Dictionary.com, the free, on-line dictionary, gives a range of meanings for the word "character" germain to this discussion:

The aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing; Moral or ethical quality, [as] a man of fine, honorable character; Qualities of honesty, courage, or the like; Integrity, [as]: It takes character to face up to a bully. Reputation [as] : a stain on one's character; Good repute.

For an entrepreneur, the issue of character is central. People are less likely to follow anyone who does not have integrity and character. less likely to partner with him or her, less likely to buy their products. In every endeavor, the person without character is swimming upstream in a repids. Entrepreneurship is no different than other aspects of life.

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