This topic may bring to mind a sports team. Yet, it also applies to starting and operating
a business. Even if you are in business as a sole owner, you still have to deal with suppliers,
maintenance people, employees and customers. Are you going out of your way to relate in a
friendly, supportive manner — or are you difficult to befriend?
Small Business Personalities
The more outgoing you are, the more you go out of your way to support all those
around you, the easier it will be to start and operate a business. As an outgoing team
player yourself, the more others will want for you to succeed.
If you are in business with partners, the need to be a team player becomes even more
important. Transparency and communication are urgent. If one partner is controlling,
working conditions become strained. This is not only unpleasant, but can lead to a breakup
of the company.
Qualities of a Team Player
Adaptable Disciplined
Colaborative Enthusiastic
Committed Flexible
Communicative Participative
Competent Reliable
Dependable Respectful
1. Be Problem Solver — know the bigger picture.
2. Develop the ability to work toward a common vision — Lead By Example.
3. Take Responsibility For Your Choices.
“Above all else, hang your hat on Character” says Sheila Johnson, CEO of Salamander
Hotels and Resorts.
Be ready for success. Buy the book Employ Yourself Now, Enjoy Yourself Now. As a bonus,
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