Some people may be born leaders, but being the boss isn’t always easy. Running a business means you have to get all of your work done while leading a team at the same time, and it can be difficult to keep up with all of those responsibilities.
Ready to lead your team to success? Take some time to reflect and try these 27 expert tips to become a better boss.
If you are reading this article then you are probably leading a team or running a business and are curious what I mean by this title. If you haven’t had to do any hiring lately – CONGRATULATIONS! If you have, then you know how very difficult it is to find great talent. This may be the wildest market I’ve seen – in some ways more active than the late 90s. This is due to the fact that, in order to beat the competition, businesses are utilizing all sorts of new tactics to attract talented individuals to their ranks. I actually saw a help wanted LED sign on the Boulder Valley YMCA – and they need a bunch of folks. When was the last time you saw help wanted at the YMCA?
Ready to launch your own business in 2015? You’re not alone: Each year at CorpNet we see an uptick of new businesses formed in January. The New Year marks a new beginning, and what can be more fulfilling and exciting than making things happen with your own business?
As a serial entrepreneur myself, I wouldn’t trade the opportunities and exhilaration for anything in the world, but I also realize that launching and running a business isn’t for everyone. While you can’t prepare yourself for every aspect of the entrepreneurial lifestyle, here are six important questions to ask before you quit your day job and dive in:
1. What’s your motivation?
People are drawn to start their own business for a variety of business. Some hate having a boss, are tired of the morning commute, and feel they can do it better on their own. Others want to see the startup riches: get sold to Google, get tons of cash and retire early.
When you’re trying to get a business off the ground, the people you surround yourself with matter. Keep these nine types at a distance.
You are what you eat, and you definitely are whom you associate with. The people closest to you make all the difference–in a good and a bad way.
Of course, it can be tough to find great new connections and friends to add to your inner circle; people who will support you, help you, and encourage, motivate, and inspire you.
It’s a lot easier to spot the people in your inner circle who are holding you back.
If you have people like these in your inner circle, remove them:
Dispatches From The Front 