Sexy, happy or otherwise, entrepreneurs are as likely to have blindspots as anyone else.
You have vision. But can you communicate it well and inspire others?
You’re innovative. But do you know how to make things happen?
You’re passionate. But does that cloud your judgement?
You’re driven. It’s likely that blood, sweat and tears have gone into getting you where you are now. So how do you react to constructive criticism?
Knowing your entrepreneurial traits can make the difference between being a flash in the pan and growing a sustainable business.
Let’s look at who you need in your senior team…
Someone with lots of ideas? Or energy? Or maybe someone with plenty of experience in your sector?
It would be great to have all these traits within your team.
But if you want to deliver sustainable commercial value you need someone who:
Understands how things are done
Can see projects through
Understands short term, day-to-day operations
Pinpoints skills and competencies that exist within your business
Thrives on strategies implemented and targets achieved
You’ll also need someone who will inspire, engage and focus on the people, so someone who:
Can communicate about culture & brand
Brings your vision closer to reality through strategy & planning
Knows how people individually and collectively respond to new ideas & challenges
Is motivated by understanding how all elements of the business work together
Can bridge the gap between your aptitudes and that of others
How will I know?
It’s possible you already have someone within your business with the right aptitudes. If not you may need to recruit.
Either way, a sure and certain way of determining whether they have aptitudes that will work well with yours is by using behavioural insights.
Entrepreneur Leader Manager (ELM) identifies the role to which individuals have the most affinity. This makes finding your ideal counterparts an achievable goal. It will also help you to understand how you interact with others. Let’s face it, a certain amount of introspection is probably not a bad idea!