I get asked often what characteristics or key attributes I consider the most important for business leaders who are truly successful. There are many things I could say, and I might have trouble putting them in order of importance. But I wanted to share these initial thoughts.
Self-Awareness
If you want to succeed in life, and be a true business Brandon Long Marketing Consultant, it is crucial that you understand your strengths and weaknesses.
Self Esteem
High self-esteem is essential for business leaders. They must feel confident in their abilities to resist criticism and stand up for what is right. The level of self-esteem we have will depend on how we see ourselves and what we do with the information around us. This goes hand-in-hand with our self belief (based on the depth and breadth and knowledge of our experience and our knowledge), as well awareness of our principles and values.
This will affect self-awareness and self-belief.
People who have high self-esteem are more likely to feel valued, respected, and at ease.
Higher self-esteem is a sign of a leader. You will be able increase motivation and self-esteem in your staff members.
Support mechanisms
Outstanding leaders build supportive structures and mechanisms. They understand the importance and value of their personal habits and the environment they work within.
They recognize the importance of having good habits in order to reach their goals. They understand that the environment they work in can impact team morale as well as individual and collective performance. They are aware of the importance their people have and make it a priority to establish and nurture working and personal relationships.
The following questions can help you find out where you stand on these characteristics.
Which place do you fall on the scale of 1 (lowest) through 10 (highest) depending on your current level of self-awareness.
What about self-esteem, where are you now?
What structures and support mechanisms do I currently have at home?
What about at the office?
Next, take action to improve the situation.
If you begin with yourself, you will increase your awareness and feel more successful.
