Ruby McKenzie
When we read interviews with successful business people, we look for tools to achieve success and often find that there is no universal answer to the question. Those who have achieved a lot know that ups follow failures. Just not everyone has the strength to rise and move on.
Some years ago, I was an employee. I worked in the office day and night, developing other people’s projects. From time to time, like many others, I thought about starting my own business. I wanted development and self-expression. I decided to change after attending business training. During the lesson, an idea was born – landscaping residential and office premises. I assembled a team of experienced biologists, and six months later, we managed to earn the first profit of 1 million dollars. Of course, not everything went smoothly, but five years of working for myself helped me understand what qualities make it possible to achieve results in business.
Foreign Language Skills
Speaking business English is one of the essential skills to have for any entrepreneur. You will need the languages to conquer the domestic market and start growing into the international markets. You can start learning the language in your own country, at the business languages courses, for example, you can travel and learn the language abroad.
Responsibility and Commitment to Growth
We must fulfill our obligations to employees, suppliers, and partners to succeed and see ourselves and the company’s future move towards this vision. What will your business be like in a year? And after 5 and 20 years? The desire to grow helps to constantly find internal resources, set tasks, control processes – and, most importantly, automatically generate responsibility.
Sociability, Empathy, and Emotional Uplift
Everything seems simple: the ability to understand others and find a common language with them helps sell. But it’s not only that. No wonder they say: “Love what you sell!” It is impossible to be infected with love if you do not experience it. When a business, product, or service inspires, it helps to convince employees and customers, select the correct arguments, and infect with enthusiasm.
Insight and Courage
A good leader must have a flair for talented people and the ability to feel others and attract professionals subtly. You need the courage to assess yourself objectively and your weaknesses, admit to incompetence in specific issues, and hire a specialist who will perform the desired function. If you’re not a financial expert, hire the most vital financial advisor you can afford. Not strong in sales, invite an experienced sales manager, even if he temporarily pushes you into the background. Fighting fears is relevant not only in business.
Optimistic Attitude and Initiative
Failure happens in business. How not to give up if circumstances are against you? The best way is to find the advantage in the situation. They are always there, if not at the present moment, in retrospect or perspective. Tell the team about them in bright colors. Speak with conviction, your confidence will grow, and your outlook on the situation will change.
Resourcefulness and Flexibility
In the most challenging situations, improvisation comes to the rescue. There is no single scenario: sometimes you must show gentleness and understanding, sometimes decisiveness. The more non-standard the leader’s reaction to what is happening, the easier it is to find a way out. You must consciously learn to find pluses in any situation and play various scenarios in advance.
Honesty and Willingness to Refuse
In business, one must be open and ready for discussions and negotiations with customers and partners. Equally important is being honest with yourself. Are you willing to take on a product despite all the risks? Do you trust your specialists? Are you ready to take on massive work in a difficult life? Answer these questions honestly for yourself and let go of what is holding you back from moving forward. Another critical component of success is love. Love for your work can turn work into a hobby.
Purposefulness
Successful entrepreneurs set goals and achieve them without backing down in the face of adversity. How to do it?
Important:
- divide goals into many small and easily achievable;
- develop emotional intelligence: emotions move towards goals;
- maintain energy levels (sports or other favorite activities are great);
- constantly look for ways to solve problems.
