Effect of mind-power ability among achieving entrepreneurs in South Africa: Identifying accustomed internal drivers

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to identify how mind-power ability and its underlying elements, acting as drivers, impact managerial, and individual performance levels among achieving entrepreneurs in South Africa.

Design/methodology/approach

The study adopted a qualitative approach and included 15 male entrepreneurs who were purposively selected based on the study’s requirements. The primary data was collected through semi-structured one-on-one interviews, and interpretative phenomenological analysis served as the primary method of data analysis.

Findings

Findings from this study suggest that mind-power ability as an accustomed performance factor does indeed exist – and consists of a unique group of accustomed underlying elements – that significantly affects and contributes to both the managerial and individual performance levels of achieving entrepreneurs in South Africa.

Research limitations/implications

The strategic implementation of mind-power ability as a performance enhancer serves as a valuable aspect in the arsenal of achieving entrepreneurs. However, this study was limited to the opinion of a small sample of participants in a specific field. Also, the phenomenological nature of this study requires the researcher’s interpretation of results to be viewed as the truth.

Practical implications

The study provides a new perspective and validates how the strategic implementation of mind-power techniques can boost entrepreneurial performance all-round. The study also proves new insights into the relationship between mind-power ability and cognitive and motivational processes, and further contributes beyond existing theory.

Originality/value

The study is novel and provides new insight into the strategic implementation and powerful effects of mind-power ability in entrepreneurship.

Citation

van Rensburg, N. and Ogujiuba, K. (2020), "Effect of mind-power ability among achieving entrepreneurs in South Africa: Identifying accustomed internal drivers", Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 475-493. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-08-2019-0125