I was just browsing for something online when I found a post talking about boosting your leadership skills. So I thought about sharing it here for people who are aspiring to become successful entrepreneurs.

A few weeks ago I read a book by Dale Carnegie & Associates
Inc. with the German title "Der Erfolg ist in dir!".
It is basically about how to be a good leader and I got the
feeling that this book has notably enriched my leadership
abilities.

I thought the key-sentences of this book might be helpful for
most of the people here who want to become (or already are)
successful entrepreneurs so I translated them from German
into English. There are likely to be mistakes so feel free to
correct them!

note: Don't take all of the sentences as they are. You cannot
apply all of them in every situation and some have a deeper
sense you have to figure out first (for yourself).
Here we go:

1. The first step towards success is to recognize your own
leadership abilities.
2. Communication is based on trust.
3. You cannot force people to be motivated. They must want to
do great work.
4. There is nothing more efficient and worth doing than taking
honest interest into other people.
5. Find out what other people find important.
6. Nobody is more convincing than a good listener.
7. Team players are the leaders of tomorrow.
8. Respect is the fundament of real motivation.
9. People work for money but they go one step further to
receive compliment and consideration.
10. Be the first to acknowldege a fault and the last to level
criticism at somebody. But above all be constructive.
11. The true leader never loses track. He keeps in view the
essence.
12. Constant top efficiencies come out of a balance of work
and leisure.
13. Take power out of the positive and don't let the negative
weaken you.
14. Control your worries and enjoy a life full of energy, vim and
vigor.
15. Never underestimate the power of enthusiasm.

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