I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with a number of successful small, minority and woman owned firms assisting them with business development, compliance and HR Management skills. I am noticing a common trend in the most successful entrepreneurs – it’s their mindset. Here are the top ten secrets:
- Focused: they are not trying to be all things to all people; they have a specific purpose, a business model, goals and standards. They don’t involve themselves in projects that are not in alignment with their goals.
- Self Confidence: they have a strong sense of self-purpose,the type of confidence that stems from self-awareness, self-assessment, self-care and a continuing effort to be the best they can be.
- Aware of Weaknesses: they have identified common issues that stop business owners from moving forward (self-doubt, procrastination, negative thoughts, self-sabotage) and have taken steps to address it.
- Authenticity: they distinguish themselves by “being real”, adding value, sharing information and creating relationships.People tend to trust them as they are known for their honesty and integrity.
- Surrounding themselves with the Right People: they have a strong support system that includes like-minded individuals, business owners and referral sources, making their resources seem endless.
- They Listen: they are actively engaged when others speak; seeking understanding as opposed to “waiting for their turn to talk”.
- They Don’t Trash Talk or Complain: they have good and bad days like everyone else, but you won’t hear them carrying on about situations or other people. They move on.
- They Invest in Themselves: they have mentors, they take classes, attend workshops, participate in training programs, read and are always looking to enhance and sharpen their core competencies.
- They Follow Their Inner Guidance: they are tuned into their inner guidance, gut feeling and inner voice and have learned to trust it. They don’t second guess themselves.
- They Leave The Ego At the Door: they know and understand that how they treat people will have a drastic impact on their ability to achieve their purpose. Everyone around them feels valued and respected whether they are the CEO of a company or the person who is serving them coffee.
