Lead The Life You Were Born to Lead: 3 Simple Tips To Exit Your Business Rut
It seems simple, but practicing self management and good leadership towards others will undoubtedly help you reach new heights within your small business. Need more convincing? Read below.
Fly with the Eagles, and Avoid the Turkey Coop
The individuals you surround yourself with have a much more profound effect on you than you can imagine. So cut the nonsense; stop spending time with floundering business hopefuls and join the ranks of an elite social group in which you can mingle with business experts. Listen to their success stories, ask questions, and position yourself as the professional that you are. Use your elevator pitch to introduce yourself and your business and remember you are branding You Inc. every moment, of every day.
Stop Following, Start Leading
Your social life is important, there’s no denying that. However, do you really have time to go out for cocktails 3 times a week? Stop going then! Practice good self management and stay in. As busy business people, we tend to try our hardest to attend every social gathering and fundraiser. We want to show our support, and give freely of our time. Yes, there is a great deal of value in remaining a social figure in your community, but when your to-do list begins to drown you, skip the mixer.
Join Associations
In the world of commerce, one must be well equipped with at least these two skills: management and leadership. With the internet at your fingertips, take an hour to look up accredited associations that you can join for a nominal annual fee and receive quarterly publications to begin your reference list. This list will soon aid you in networking as you will easily be able to assist colleagues around you, thus creating precious connections and business leads.