When starting a home business whether it is MLM / Network Marketing or Direct Marketing there is no leadership manual that comes with the “opportunityâ€. Sure, you can get advice, attend meetings and go to the conventions, however, nothing replaces “hearing it†like actually “doing itâ€. RJ states, “Over many years in this industry and leadership development in the corporate world, I have identified 5 leadership skills that will help entrepreneurs avoid the common pitfalls of leadership.â€
Skill #1 – Invest time into those who are investing time, energy and money into themselves and their business. This will ensure that you do not become an organizational babysitter.
Skill #2 – Work with those who are coachable and follow direction. This is not the same as skill #1. The key here is to look for assistance not resistance.
Skill #3 – You must first become a Master Marketer and secondly a Mentor. If you want to stop your organization from growing then shift into the full-time “teacher†mode.
Skill #4 – Obtain true self confidence and avoid becoming your team’s therapist. The key here is to understand who you are and stay confident in your role as a leader.
Skill #5 – Understand the value of your time and protect it. Sometimes the servant leadership role gets abused so don’t forget that time is money.
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