Complete Bibliography & Further Reading
The science behind entrepreneurial success
UBAnEntrepreneur2 is built on decades of rigorous research in entrepreneurship psychology, personality traits, and success factors. This page provides a comprehensive bibliography of the academic works, books, and research papers that inform the product's 12 essential entrepreneurial traits and 34 modules. Each source is available through Amazon with direct purchase links.
Essential texts on the psychology of entrepreneurs and what makes them successful:
2000 • Harvard Business School Press
Foundational work from Columbia Business School researchers on how entrepreneurs think differently about opportunity, risk, and uncertainty. Provides frameworks for developing entrepreneurial thinking in any context.
2016 • Cengage Learning
The leading academic textbook on entrepreneurship, covering psychological traits, cognitive processes, and behavioral patterns of successful entrepreneurs. Used in MBA programs worldwide.
2014 • Psychology Press
Comprehensive academic volume synthesizing research on entrepreneurial cognition, personality, and behavior from leading scholars in the field.
2010 • Edward Elgar Publishing
Research on the cognitive abilities and emotional intelligence that distinguish successful entrepreneurs from others.
Practical works that translate entrepreneurship research into actionable frameworks:
2011 • Crown Business
Revolutionary methodology for building businesses through validated learning, experimentation, and adaptation—embodying the Adaptability trait in modern entrepreneurship.
2014 • Crown Business
PayPal co-founder's contrarian thinking on entrepreneurship, competition, and creating something entirely new—insights on Vision and Competitiveness traits.
2014 • Harper Business
Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Ben Horowitz on the psychological challenges of building companies—essential reading for Perseverance and Discipline traits.
2011 • Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Nobel laureate's research on decision-making, biases, and judgment—critical for understanding how entrepreneurs think and make decisions under uncertainty.
Books focused on developing specific entrepreneurial traits:
2016 • Scribner
Research on perseverance and passion for long-term goals—directly relevant to the Perseverance and Drive traits in entrepreneurship.
2006 • Harper Business
Classic work on the psychology of persuasion—essential for developing the Persuasiveness trait every entrepreneur needs.
2006 • Ballantine Books
Stanford psychologist's research on fixed vs. growth mindsets—foundational for developing Confidence and Adaptability.
2011 • Penguin Books
The definitive guide to principled negotiation from the Harvard Negotiation Project—essential for Persuasiveness and Understanding traits.
Peer-reviewed research underlying UBAnEntrepreneur2's evidence-based approach:
Baum, J. R., & Locke, E. A. (2004). Journal of Applied Psychology, 89(4), 587-598.
Foundational study demonstrating that specific entrepreneurial traits and skills predict venture growth outcomes—validating the trait-based approach.
Rauch, A., & Frese, M. (2007). European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 16(4), 353-385.
Comprehensive meta-analysis of 104 studies confirming that personality traits significantly correlate with entrepreneurial outcomes—the research backbone of UBAnEntrepreneur2.
Zhao, H., Seibert, S. E., & Lumpkin, G. T. (2010). Journal of Management, 36(2), 381-404.
Meta-analysis linking Big Five personality traits to entrepreneurial intentions and performance, with special attention to risk-taking propensity and self-efficacy.
Shane, S., Locke, E. A., & Collins, C. J. (2003). Human Resource Management Review, 13(2), 257-279.
Comprehensive review of motivational factors in entrepreneurship, including achievement motivation, risk-taking, and tolerance for ambiguity.
Chen, C. C., Greene, P. G., & Crick, A. (1998). Strategic Management Journal, 19(4), 295-314.
Research on entrepreneurial self-efficacy and its impact on business decisions—directly relevant to the Confidence trait.
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