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. 2. Give credit. 3. Be yourself. 4. Communicate. 5. Don’t be trendy. 6. Beat anxiety. 7. Be service-oriented. 8. Be accountable. 9. Use empathy. 10. Share the big picture. 11. Keep your cool. 12. Think like an immigrant.What 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. 2. Give credit. 3. Be yourself. 4. Communicate. 5. Don’t be trendy. 6. Beat anxiety. 7. Be service-oriented. 8. Be accountable. 9. Use empathy. 10. Share the big picture. 11. Keep your cool. 12. Think like an immigrant.What leadership traits do you think matter now? Leave a comment and give us your take.
