What Makes Great Entrepreneurial Leaders?
We all know of great entrepreneurial leaders – current and past. What makes them great? What principles have guided them to achieve the beauty of their dreams; their big and magnificent visions?
Firstly, they have the ability to envision their future. They have the audacity and confidence to dream big regardless of how ridiculous their ideas seem at the time.
In my terms great entrepreneurial leaders are alive with possibility of creating something magnificent. I call it Vision – ALIVE™; envisioning the future; the possibility of creating and achieving something magnificent.
So, what is Vision – ALIVE™ in practical terms?
A = Accountable Enrolment: Great entrepreneurial leaders engage with others – team, stakeholders, business partners, community – to create enthusiasm and engagement in the big vision, the big dream they have created. They have such clarity over what is possible that those around them are enrolled in participating in the achievement of the vision. A vision cannot be brought to life by one person alone. It requires a fully enrolled team to transform the vision into a mission to a reality.
L = Living Embodiment: Great entrepreneurial leaders create the footprint for others to follow. They live and breathe the values the entrepreneur wants all others to embody; they lead by example, and as a result, others will want to follow.
I = Individual Empowerment: Great entrepreneurial leaders provides the environment for all to shine; to be accountable for their part in achieving the magnificent vision. They bring together people who are collectively focused and determined to win.
V = Validation and Encouragement: Great entrepreneurial leaders understand the need to validate, support and encourage all those who are a part of the journey towards the achievement of the magnificent vision. This is especially important during times of challenge. Future leaders are created when they are strongly led and encouraged.
E = Evaluation and Improvement: Great entrepreneurial leaders recognise that relentless execution, evaluation and improvement is critical towards making progress and eventually achieving the magnificent vision.
That’s it, the defining principles of great entrepreneurial leaders. How do you measure up? How can you improve your leadership style and skills in order help you achieve the magnificent success you are seeking in your entrepreneurial pursuits?
The most exciting aspect of great leadership is that is can be learned. I am firmly of the view that great entrepreneurial leaders can be bred and are not just born. So, go for it. Become a great entrepreneurial leader.
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