1. Listen more than you talk : We have two ears and one mouth, using them in proportion is not a bad idea! To be a good leader you have to be a great listener. Brilliant ideas can spring from the most unlikely places, so one should always keep his / her ears open for some shrewd advice.
2. Keep it simple : Entrepreneurs have to do something radically different to stand out in business but without complexity. There are thousands of simple business solutions to problems out there, just waiting to be solved by the next big thing in business. A simple change for the better is far more effective than five complicated changes for the worse.
3. Take pride in your work: One has to take pride in their work and in the company they represent. Remember your staff are your biggest brand advocates, and focusing on helping them take pride will shine through in how they treat your customers.
4. Have fun, success will follow: If you aren’t having fun, you are doing it wrong. During a good time, there is a far greater chance a positive, innovative atmosphere will be nurtured and your business will flourish. A smile and a joke can go a long way, so be quick to see the lighter side of life.
5. Rip it up and start again: Every successful entrepreneur has experienced few failures along the way – the important thing is how you learn from them. Don’t allow yourself to get disheartened by a setback or two, instead dust yourself off and work out what went wrong. Then you can find the positives, analyse where you can improve, rip it up and start again.
