The first thing any entrepreneur should have is confidence and belief in themselves. With this confidence come focus, determination and vision.
The people under you will need a leader in you and you can’t lead them when you do not know the direction the company should take.
Tabitha Karanja, CEO Keroche Breweries, says once you have a vision as an individual and a vision for your company, you will begin to see the larger picture and begin to take futuristic risks and make futuristic strategic moves; not day to day moves.
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Be patient with your people so that you can understand one another.They will then believe in you.
At first this may not be easy, but it is your duty as a leader to show them best practices and do things that bring out the best in you and in them.
Once they believe in you, you can grow together as a company and as individuals.