ABSTRACT

The development of entrepreneurial abilities in people with dyslexia is a subject of great interest. It has gained increasing importance in economically difficult times because of its potential for the development of new business opportunities. This book brings together contributions from researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs with dyslexia, investigating this subject from many perspectives.

Is there something different in the profile of a person with dyslexia that supports the development of entrepreneurship? This book aims to draw out key themes which can be used in education to motivate, mentor, and create the business leaders of tomorrow. It offers a fundamental text for this area of study with a comprehensive, international examination of its topic. It includes views by new and established international writers and researchers, providing up-to-date perspectives on entrepreneurship, dyslexia, and education. It is accessible to read, to understand, and to learn from, and is suitable for recommended reading for graduate and postgraduate students.

The diverse views and perspectives demonstrated in this book make it as relevant as possible for a wide group of readers. It informs study in the fields of business and dyslexia, and will be of interest to educators, researchers, and to anyone interested in the overlap of entrepreneurship and dyslexia.

chapter |20 pages

Introduction: Entrepreneurs With Dyslexia

Challenge and Achievement in the Business World

part I|105 pages

Entrepreneurship

chapter 1|14 pages

An Award-Winning Entrepreneur

Sharon Hewitt

chapter 4|18 pages

Entrepreneurship, Dyslexia, and the Modern World

A Positive Psychology Approach

chapter 6|17 pages

Towards a Dyslexia Superpower

Reflections on the Year in the Life of a Dyslexic Professor of Entrepreneurship

part II|54 pages

Dyslexia

chapter 7|15 pages

Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship

A Theoretical Perspective

chapter 9|20 pages

Multi-Sided Dyslexia

The Age of the Entrepreneurs With New Reading Abilities

part III|91 pages

Education

chapter 10|19 pages

Entrepreneurship Education and Dyslexia

Pedagogies and a Pilot Study

chapter 12|20 pages

Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)

A New Way of Understanding the Experience of Successful People With Dyslexia

chapter |17 pages

Conclusion

The Experience of Entrepreneurs With Dyslexia