12 Leadership Traits You Need to Thrive in Tough Times
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Trying to grow your business in this sluggish economy is a little like trying to swim through Jell-O. Ineffective or uncertain leaders definitely need not apply.
So what does it take to lead a small business through this ongoing economic mess? The blogosphere is humming with ideas lately. Here’s a roundup of the important traits for entrepreneurs in 2012:
1. Listen. what workers and customers are saying 2. Give credit. acknowledge their ideas 3. Be yourself. tell your story honestly 4. Communicate. clear communication 5. Don’t be trendy. strategy du jour 6. Beat anxiety. shape your character 7. Be service-oriented. self-involved 8. Be accountable. Define the results you want 9. Use empathy. 10. Share the big picture. know the company’s overall goals 11. Keep your cool. workers are worried 12. Think like an immigrant. spot opportunities others are missingWhat leadership traits do you think matter now? Leave a comment and give us your take.
Trying to grow your business in this sluggish economy is a little like trying to swim through Jell-O. Ineffective or uncertain leaders definitely need not apply.
So what does it take to lead a small business through this ongoing economic mess? The blogosphere is humming with ideas lately. Here’s a roundup of the important traits for entrepreneurs in 2012:
1. Listen. what workers and customers are saying 2. Give credit. acknowledge their ideas 3. Be yourself. tell your story honestly 4. Communicate. clear communication 5. Don’t be trendy. strategy du jour 6. Beat anxiety. shape your character 7. Be service-oriented. self-involved 8. Be accountable. Define the results you want 9. Use empathy. 10. Share the big picture. know the company’s overall goals 11. Keep your cool. workers are worried 12. Think like an immigrant. spot opportunities others are missingWhat leadership traits do you think matter now? Leave a comment and give us your take.
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