167. Soft skills for success

  1. Communication and public speaking
    With new technology developments and then isolation caused by COVID-19 many people complain to me that they do not communicate much. I say: say “yes” to life; do not avoid communication; be open and flexible with people. Have fun and enjoy speaking in public and in meetings. You can find useful tips on this topic at www.batcsglobal.com

  2. Leadership
    One can be a born leader (like me for example :-). To be a strong leader you need to:
    - develop assertiveness and decisiveness;
    - practise taking responsibility; the majority of people would like to get rid of responsibilities, and leaders will take it; remember that the person who is in charge takes it all.
    - be active, express your ideas, initiate, and be in charge of bringing these ideas to fruition.
    - develop a sincere interest in other people.

  3. Delegate and build a team around you
    Do not do everything by yourself or else you will not get far;
    Find the best people in their field;
    Opt only for an A-class talent if you want the best results.

  4. Innovate and be creative
    Do not do the same things in the same way for years.
    Be open to new ways of doing things;
    Be spontaneous.

  5. Time management and planning
    Ask yourself questions:
    - What benefits am I getting in doing this thing right now?
    - If I was not doing this could I do something more useful?
    Think about the long-term consequences of doing something for a while.
    Distribute your time according to your individual energy levels. Make sure you do not overwork and allow time for resting.

  6. Constant improvement
    Constantly think: how can you improve what you are doing already?
    Analyze your results, identify your mistakes, and make a plan for improvements.
    Conduct PEST Analysis: analyse political, economic, social and technological developments and see how your business can benefit from them.

  7. Self-motivation
    Get inspired by the greatness of others.
    Do sports daily.
    Listen to music that drives you.
    Never settle for boredom.

  8. What is the meaning of your business, its mission and vision
    Answer the following questions:
    How does your business improve our world and the lives of people?
    What impact you and your business will have on future generations?
    Is it moral or immoral?

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