So You Want to Have Your Own Company-Learn to Lead First!

We have frequent conversations with people who want to own their own companies.  Younger generations have a high percentage of people for whom this is a dream.

Regardless of the practicality or viability of a business idea, one of the best pieces of advice we can give to aspiring entrepreneurs is to learn to lead first.  We frequently consult to small business owners who are incredibly frustrated with trying to go from being the business to owning a business in which others deliver the services, sell products, and make money for the enterprise in a number of ways.  Most of the time, when we ask them about their preparation for leadership, they look puzzled.

They might have studied their craft, accounting, marketing, sales, and other skills they needed to succeed.  But they were facing difficulties primarily because people didn’t want to work for them.  Sadly, they usually believe the problem was in others, rather in themselves.  Our Leadership Advising helps with accurate assessment and skill development.

We frequently help people start identifying their leadership competencies starting in the ninth grade.  We help educators and youth programs develop basic skills, and work with adults to refine their skills to succeed even at the highest leadership levels.

So, if you ever think you want to be in a leadership position, whether as an entrepreneur or leading in an established organization, let us help you assess and develop the competencies you will need.