A successful career doesn’t just
require great ideas and a good work
ethic — it also takes the right people.
In order to work well with others,
you’ll need to become a pro at
leadership and management.
In my 18 years of professional
experience, I’ve had to learn a lot of
things the hard way. As an
entrepreneur, I’m still learning day by
day. And while I’ve had a blast
learning with my peers, I can’t deny
that it would have been helpful to
know everything ahead of time.
Instead, all I can do is share the
knowledge I’ve built over nearly two
decades of business ownership and
management.
I’m putting these tips right into the
palms of your hands, so you don’t
take 20 years to learn them!
1. Never give up.
It’s cliché, but it’s the best tip I can
provide. Entrepreneurship isn’t for
the weak-willed and the giver-uppers.
Rather, it’s for those who believe
enough in their abilities, their ideas and
the people they’re proud to call their
team. Giving up on a project, no matter
how big or small, isn’t just a
disservice to yourself — it’s also a
disservice to those you lead.
2. The people around you are
everything.
An idea is a hundred times harder to
execute when you don’t have the
right people by your side. Find the best
people possible for your project, and
once you do, do anything and
everything in your power to keep them.
3. Be both a mentor and a
protégé.
The best professional relationships are
ones that consist of mutual respect and
learning. As a leader, it may be your job
to expand on your team’s abilities
and knowledge; however, you likely
have just as much to learn from them
as they do from you.
4. Be strong, not meek.
People have a hard time believing in
leaders who don’t quite seem to
believe in themselves. Even in times of
instability, remain confident and
positive. Second-guessing your choices
and actions won’t just negatively
affect your own attitude, but also those
of your team.
5. A growing business
requires growing people.
Nearly everyone is a work in progress. A
positive professional experience not
only involves development, but also a
positive attitude on growth and
learning. Forgive minor mistakes and
strive to teach your team, not to shame
them for messing up. Offer
opportunities for your followers to
learn and become better people.
Acknowledge that while you may
already be a good leader, you can
always become a better one.
6. Failing is a reality — get
comfortable with it.
I’ve never heard of a business that
didn’t fail at something. Rather than
dreading failure, learn to view it as a
learning experience and an opportunity
for — yes, you guessed it — growth. At
the very least, don’t let yourself give
up on a project (or even an entire
business) just because you’ve faced a
couple of failures.
7. Managing people through
change is the hardest job
you’ll have.
Whether it’s through personal change
or environmental change, those you
lead are going to struggle to adjust. Be
patient and understanding, yet firm in
your business’s needs. Be flexible, not

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