Everyone needs to start somewhere in their career, which requires them to obtain experience. These people need tips to function and perform on their ventures. And it is the proud view that experienced business owners should offer their own expertise to young leaders who plan on starting their business or just on their early days of being a company leader. It takes a while for a plan to come to fruition, but once you learn the best methods to organize and start it, your business will flourish. Let’s look at some insightful points that experienced leaders can give to the next generation.
Self-Awareness
Consider your place in the world, where you are at currently; whether you are a recent graduate student or just an intern, you need to consider your resources and position. Be considerate of other people as well, especially fellow workers and high position figures. Also, be aware of yourself at all times in the business field as you emit your true character with your behavior. Be polite at all times, and apologize for what you need to apologize for.
Effective Communication
Be approachable to other people, even those you don’t know. Always maintain eye contact with the person you are speaking to during work, be it a customer or fellow worker. Communication is key when you want something to be done, and your words must be clear and respectful, but also serious. As the leader, you need to give orders with stern but respectful words, such as “Account the inventory stock please” as opposed to “Go count everything in the back now.” There is a difference between these two sentences as the former is friendly in words.
Be Passionate
Starting a business means you need to be passionate, serious and push for success. This motive requires your complete attention and putting your ‘heart’ into the work, not just for the sake of being a leader, but a goal in mind; you want your business to succeed and grow within the field significantly, having a positive impact on the line of work. For example, if you are a restaurant owner, you want the reviews to be good and show that you care about customer satisfaction. You can always try and find out where your true passion is, but you have to start somewhere and find out yourself. Once you show your true passion and positivity combined, your workers will surely respect and enjoy your presence.
Show Your Special Talents
People want to know what makes you stand out from other businesses in the same line of work. Be creative in your role, encouraging your team to come up with creative slogans and ideas. One idea is a tune recorded by your team singing, and playing it over the store speakers every morning to boost happiness, as people hear themselves sing. As you want to stand out as special, encourage creativity- like thinking differently than traditional business- as a norm of your business.
Problem-Solving
When a problem arises in your business, you need to address it in a calm manner, no matter the level of anxiety it may cause you. A good leader is careful in their demeanor and position, not wanting to come off as insecure or unprofessional. Approach the problem (or problem-causing person) with a calm expression, and find out what is the direct cause. It is fine for you to ask for outside help, do not think just because you are a current leader of a company means you cannot ask for help. For example, if your sales are low, come up with marketing strategies to attract more revenue. If a customer has cheated you on a sale, confront them or if they have left without paying, use your security system to identity them. You can find a solution to any problem as long as you remain calm and cool.
There is much to learn about being a leader, especially for the young generation in Toronto. There is much to do as a leader, but following these tips are important and allow you to grow and strengthen your business. And remember, it might take a while for you to succeed as a leader, but always aim for success.
Babak Eslami | Writer
