How can small business owners use these characteristics of entrepreneurs to successfully lead their people?
Obviously, it doesn’t necessarily take a college degree. At the same time, successful leadership techniques don’t always come naturally. Basically, to grow and prosper, a small business owner must find, attract and keep employees who help them turn their entrepreneurial dreams into future successes. Once talented, loyal and ambitious employees are hired, business schools don’t often teach how to keep them. I’ve found successful entrepreneurs acquire and demonstrate certain people-development priorities: • Communication: Entrepreneurs can become so engrossed with their business opportunities that they fail to remember the needs of their employees. Despite best intentions, they may not be as transparent as they need to be; and they may fail to develop the structure that the business needs. Some employees need messages repeated many times before they are absorbed. It is important to stay in touch with employees by communicating expectations and providing consistent feedback. You will be r
