A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part One) - 2008-09-05
A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part One)
We have had the pleasure surveying many small business owners and therapists interested in starting and expanding their practices. It has become, more than apparent; those of us who operate private practices are indeed a rare breed.
The following part one of a list of character traits exemplified by the best of us. We hope you see yourself in this list and also that you might identify possible areas of growth.
1. Be a self-starter and a risk-taker
Your small business will be successful because you have determination and initiative. Be daring yet thoughtful in your risk taking. There is no greater rush than success and satisfaction.
2. Set goals for yourself (professionally AND personally)
Every successful entrepreneur has a plan. Goals need objectives. Start at the end and work backwards. "I know I will be successful when....” Now develop the steps to reach this goal.
3. Know your strengths and weaknesses
What do you enjoy about yourself? What do you enjoy about your current position? What do you dislike? Take stock in your skills and pleasures then design your small business to maximize these traits.
4. Take time to plan
You have to recharge your batteries and tweak your plan. Invest in yourself. Otherwise, you'll be too busy doing the 'job' to notice that growth isn't occurring. Stagnation is not a good business result!
5. Value your time - YOU are the most expensive employee
You are the greatest asset your business has! Don't get bogged down in the minutia. You should be constantly working at improving your business. Hire someone to water the plants and buy stamps.
Stay tuned for Part 2.
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Don Harris, MS, CCC-SLP
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Business Communication Coach
www.SpeakingSuccessfully.com
