Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” But, becoming a great leader isn’t easy. Successfully maneuvering a team through the ups and downs of starting a new business can be one of the greatest challenges a small-business owner faces.
Here’s a list of 10 tips drawn from the secrets of successful leaders.
1. Assemble a dedicated team.
2. Overcommunicate.
3. Don’t assume.
4. Be authentic.
5. Know your obstacles.
6. Create a ‘team charter.’
7. Believe in your people.
8. Dole out credit.
9. Keep your team engaged.
10. Stay calm.
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