12 Characteristics of Leadership Critical of Business Success

Recently, Dick, a person I have loved and respected, died.  I knew this man on a personal level, as a father, friend, husband, and grandfather.  He was a great man!  At his memorial, many that worked with him also shared how great he was there.  Here is what I realized.  Dick chose to lead not just at work but in life.  He chose to possess characteristics and traits of leadership. He was:

1. Visionary
2. Mentored and was a role model
3. Didn’t take himself too seriously
4. Chose to see the best in every person
5. Saw the potential in others
6. Practiced giving without ever expecting
7. Had high standards
8. Challenged you to be your best
9. Came from a place of adventure
10. Always came from love
11. Knew solutions were possible
12. Made family first.

So what’s the point? As small business owners these characteristics are critical for your success. People in his life wanted to follow him. And you need others to want to follow you: your family, your community, your customers. So:

• Make a choice
• Understand leadership is key
• Pick one of these amazing characteristics above and incorporate it in your life 100% of the time and I guarantee you will:

1. Get better results
2. Increase loyalty from others
3. Enjoy life more
4. Truly be successful
5. Always have what you need.

I highly recommend Leadership 101 by John Maxwell to explore leadership and how important it is to you as an entrepreneur. What will you do to choose to lead?

 

Ann Evanston, MA, has been named by About.com as one of the Top Six Marketing Consultants, Feb 2011, and recognized in the Huffington Post for her unique approach in using Facebook to increase profits though giving. In October 2008 Ann created the Social Networking Coaching Club, a forum where you get personalized support to learn how to “discover your REAL edge” and make more online in less time with integrity.

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