June 11th, 2015
Leadership skills you need to run a successful business
You own a business.
Maybe you have a team. Maybe you don’t.
If you’re making money from your business, you’ve got customers.
With all the challenges of running an online business the biggest one I can think of where people get in trouble and the reason why your business goes downhill are those related to your leadership skills.
So, if you have a business, plan to make money, want to build a community, and perhaps eventually have a team to help you run everything, then you are on the path to becoming a leader.
…Whether you like it or not.
That said, many people start businesses without having much practical experience in a leadership role anywhere in their life.
We’re thrown into the role of boss without a day behind the wheel ever!
So today’s episode covers some of the things you need to consider and be aware of as you set off to start, finish, deliver, launch…and take very intentional action every single day.
I’m going to share with you a few ways to know if you are fit to lead and how to get there if you’re not because really learning how to lead can be one of your biggest most important skills.
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You’ll learn:
- Why you don’t need a team to be a leader
- The #1 way you can be seen as a leader this week
- The important reasons why being a leader is important
- A simple leadership to do list > don’t worry, it won’t take you a month to do!
- How to know if you’re a good example to your team, audience, and in other areas of your life
Want to learn more about being a good leader? Check out the video below to hear me share additional insights and how to be a good leader.
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2) Free Launch Course: A FREE 5-day course that gives you a sample daily prompt to start working through your launch to do list.
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