1. You are creative. You see opportunities. You are able to assess them quickly. You are happy to spend time exploring opportunities. You can think your way out of tight corner. You can communicate these opportunities without Powerpoint. You have wanted to do this all your life. You think big.
2. You are a doer. You make things happen quickly. You are organised. You start and finish tasks. You will roll your sleeves up and will tackle anything. You chant Churchill’s mantra of “action this day” to yourself. You know selling is more important than strategy.
3. You are motivated. You do things because they are there to be done. You enjoy a challenge. You know that 16 hours a day in a job you love is less tiring than 8 hours in one you hate. You know the value of your self-confidence. You are starting your business for more than just money. You know all mission statements are pointless.
4. You are persistent. You are energetic and enthusiastic. You have stamina to maintain your efforts. You are able to make progress each and every day. You set yourself milestones and goals. You keep going. You know that winning races is often about who slows down least rather than who runs fastest.
5. You learn from failure. You bounce back. You are made from brass so you will put yourself in a situation where you can fail. You are made from Teflon so failure doesn’t stick. You see criticism as learning. You are able to experiment and learn quickly.
6. You have a hunger for knowledge. You value practical knowledge above theoretical knowledge. You learn by doing. You are happy to explore left field ideas. You actively share knowledge and test ideas. You copy and adapt all the time.
7. You are networked. You know who you know is more important than what you know. You invest in networking. You know that networking is a learnt skill. You can describe your business in one sentence. You are not afraid to ask for help. You have business soulmates.
8. You have a passion for improvement. You want to improve yourself. You want to improve your organisation. You want new ideas from your staff. You know that learning is the job. You spend resources developing your staff. You want the right people on the bus.
9. You are able to cope with uncertainty. You make sense out of chaos. You give direction. You can develop and articulate a vision. You are agile and flexible.
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