These leadership qualities are not good for your business

The leadership qualities of an entrepreneur help grow the business. However, many people take it the wrong way. As a result, they cannot build a good team. Also, unable to make business, and face failure.

However, they do not make out the reason behind the destruction of the business. In addition, over 80% of businesses fail, not due to lack of technology or capital, but for inadequate or incompetent leadership qualities. Businesses jump up and start and there is no shortage of funding. However, over 75% of start-ups fail. Why?

This is because people are not well trained and make mistakes while leading. Here, we are discussing such points as a business person or entrepreneur you must avoid.

I know everything attitude:

No one knows everything. And no one is perfect. As an entrepreneur or business leader with this ‘I know everything’, attitude you cannot communicate well. Thus, change your thought procedure.

Hence, seek advice from people. Seeking advice is also a quick tool for learning from others’ experiences. Moreover, people feel free to communicate with you.

Neglect learning from others:

A successful entrepreneur knows that he alone cannot develop the business. So, he respects every one, from entry-level employee, manager, to an executive. And  intentionally seek a variety of mentors.

Leading others and not yourself:

Successful Business leaders know well about themselves. Also, they must know their strengths, weaknesses, and what motivates them. At first, they should stick with their work. Then provide advice to others.

Forcibly telling other people to do something will demotivate people. Hence,  to avoid the demotivating circumstance, you must avoid these leadership qualities.

Forget prioritizing spiritual, mental & physical health:

Leaders often forget themselves while completing the great deals expected from them. But they know not prioritizing spiritual, mental, and physical health might exhaust them. Therefore, for the best performance set a routine at least with one or two aspects.

Avoid showing gratitude:

Showing gratitude to everyone is one of the greatest attributes of leadership. And it shows, you valuing everyone. Hence, show gratitude to suppliers, drivers, managers, and others. Also, recognize their contribution and appreciate them.

Hold to anger

Holding on anger on facing misbehaviour or denial is not good for an entrepreneur.  Holding anger one will talk much, or behave unusually.  And that will affect others.

Therefore, a successful business person feels the pain of misbehaving, learns from it, and does not take it personally. Also, they know holding on to resentment will waste time. Thus, they value progress and forward movement by forgiving others.

In addition, this leadership quality will flow positivism in your team.

Expecting perfectionism:

No one is perfect. And if we search, we can find the flaw in everything. So, improvise skills and work positively rather expecting everyone to be perfect. Firstly, it will create pressure on the employee. Secondly, focusing on perfectionism in yourself you will feel anxious.

A successful business person keeps improving performance to grow business. Along with that they listen to customers and team members to learn. Also, they like to learn from mistakes and setbacks.

Lie or gossip:

Being in a leadership position you always motivate others. Therefore, must focus on integrity and virtue. But remember, lie or gossip will ruin the chances of success. So, be honest and transparent to your customer and employees. Being virtuous one can earn respect and create values. 

Subhajit mondal
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