Home Business Expert: 3 Qualities Of Leadership

“There is a leader within all of us”. If you take a look around, you will find that those who are leaders are really not extra ordinary people, and you will also realize that they do not really do any special things that have made them so successful. However you will also realize that they almost always do the same things, but they do them differently. Consistency, accountability, decisiveness – these are the three qualities most leaders have in common. Let us take a look at them all.

 

Consistency: Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American philosopher, essayist, poet, and leader of the Transcendentalist movement in the early 19th century said “consistency is THE most crucial key to success”. He believed that we live in a world of ‘cause and effect’. The reputation of your business, how they perceive you and even whether they will buy from you or not, everything depends on how consistently you are functioning. So be consistent in your business policies and in your dealings with people.

 

But the meaning of consistency goes beyond that. This refers to your own efforts. Do remember that not every day can be the same – there is bound to be some good ones and a few bad ones. So do not despair when it seems that the things are not moving your way – keep doing your job consistently and eventually you will succeed.

 

Accountability: Accountability becomes a very important factor, particularly when you are working from home. There is a set system at the traditional job you could have been kept ‘on task’ by your boss or superiors. Then there are deadlines and competition among colleagues that also keeps one moving. But on the other hand, when you are on your own, staying on course may become very difficult. This is why you need an accountability partner that will help you keep on track and reach your goal. You may set yourself internal targets such as 50 customers within the first 6 months or achieving sales of $250,000 in the first year of operations – they can be your accountability partner.

 

Decisiveness: Your single minded commitment and decisiveness is another key leadership quality. A true leader will know what he/she wants to achieve and will take steps in a decisive manner. The person is mentally very strong and can resolve any conflict easily. On the other hand someone who is indecisive will always be questioning about the consequences and so very rarely can he/she take action when it is needed.

 

So develop these three leadership qualities in yourself and you will surely be able to guide your home business to success.