Entrepreneurship: Are You A Leader Or A Follower?
Online, August 1, 2010 (Newswire.com) - A leader portrays persuasive skills, the ability solve problems easily and are good decision makers. They can take calculated and intelligent risks, are time conscious, organized and systematic which contributes all the more to their success. All of these characteristics allow the individual to develop effective business management skills which are essential attributes of an entrepreneur.
A follower displays important characteristics. It's suggested that an individual must be a good follower before they can be a good leader. It is rare that any person would begin in a leadership positions before demonstrating the skills of a follower.
Motivation is a key factor, a person focused on the goal and achieving it are motivated, and must have this skill before developing into a leadership position. Loyalty and reliability are equally as important. Organizational skills and being prepared is also essential as a follower.
Marketing Endeavours has found during these discussions that the term 'followers' seemed to be seen as a negative. This is interesting, as it is important for an organization to have these people as part of their team. Team Leader at Marketing Endeavours, Paul says "People don't like being called a follower and are eager to demonstrate leadership qualities; I think it's important to note the importance of developing skills as a follower and developing them further into leadership to apply them to entrepreneurship''.
Marketing Endeavours admits to looking for attributes of followers that can be developed into leadership skills and for seeks the attitude of entrepreneurs when recruiting
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Marketing Endeavours is a direct marketing company who entered the London market in 2008, before their recent expansion to Birmingham. Marketing Endeavours offers individuals a unique opportunity to learn how to manage a marketing group.
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Marketing Endeavours is a direct marketing company who entered the London market in 2008, before their recent expansion to Birmingham. Marketing Endeavours offers individuals a unique opportunity to learn how to manage a marketing group.
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