If you ask a small business owner about business leadership coaching, chances are they will tell you it’s a subject for executives and CEO’s of large corporations. But leadership is a powerful skill that has many significant applications in the small business environment as well.
Here are some characteristics of successful small business leaders, in the week’s ahead I’ll go until more detail about why and how these qualities are worth cultivating, stay tuned:
1. They have a vision.
2. They are able to share that vision and inspire others to support it.
3. They have a plan.
4. They are good communicators.
5. They inspire through example.
6. They have high integrity.
7. They’re mature, empathetic and often charismatic.
8. They know how and when to delegate.
9. They have a high level of energy.
10. They work well with a team.
If you run a small business and want to develop your leadership abilities, schedule a business coaching consultation to discuss your situation and find out how I can help.
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By Susan Martin
NYC based Business Coach, Consultant and Strategist Susan Martin is no stranger to entrepreneurship, as she spent the first 25 years of her career running her own successful companies before deciding to dedicate her work to helping others achieve "Business Sanity."
A professionally trained business coach, Susan is a popular business workshop facilitator and speaker at events and professional groups in and around New York City. She helps business owners, executives, managers, salespeople and independent professionals stop struggling and learn how to run their businesses easily and effectively so that they can make more money, have less stress and more quality time to enjoy life.
Susan's clients want to increase sales and profits, boost productivity, manage their time, motivate their employees, increase performance and leadership skills, plan strategically and have balance in their lives. She provides the guidance, support, encouragement and accountability needed to achieve their goals.
If running your business is a struggle, contact Susan to find out how she can help.
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