All in Leadership
Today’s dynamic, ever-changing economy requires a businessperson to be aggressive to keep up. Once-thriving markets can disappear at the drop of a hat, and previously ignored backwaters can transform into moneymaking tidal waves in moments. Only those with their finger on the pulse of industry will succeed.
With the help of his mentor, Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett learned the important difference between how much a company is really worth and how much it’s selling for. An aptitude for discerning this difference, combined with a steadfast refusal to succumb to trends and a keen understanding of numbers, is what allowed Buffett to accrue a fortune exceeding $66 billion.
Uncertainty is something that we all fear, and it’s especially important for creatives and professionals to learn how to deal with it. By practising some specific techniques and receiving regular feedback, we can learn how to face our anxieties and cope with uncertainty.
The culture of a company is one of its most valuable attributes, but building a culture that an entire organization can embrace is no simple task. Using an organizational constitution to formally outline an entity’s purpose, values and associated behaviors can provide a clear and organized format for any group to rally around.
Ambitious aims and high expectations should inspire us. And yet, they become a source of anxiety when we let them distract us from the task at hand. By learning to remain in the present moment, break up our workload and take things slowly, we won’t just increase our productivity: we’ll also feel more fulfilled as we make progress toward our goals at our own pace.
The path to a successful venture is a lifelong journey, as stories of influential mentors show. Whether their childhood is full of inspiration or adversity, mentors learn from their experiences, discovering their true values and skills that would serve them well down the line.
