In Inc.com's, "Why Leadership Is a Dangerous Idea," Michael S. Hopkins, the author, suggests four Antihero Rules for the successful, entrepreneurial company owner. They encourage thought even from the non-owners. The first, discussed yesterday, was to meet your needs.
The second is, "Don't ask 'How?' Ask 'Who?' Assume you're not the answer." This point resonates well with me as I have so often told owners and CEOs that if they have to be in charge of everything and tell people what to do, they don't need the people and they forever restrain the growth potential of the people in their organization. (At the same time, they need the controls in place to know what is going on.)
The third is, "Embrace the difference between 'I am my company' and "I have a company." You must provide space for others to make their mark, too. People never support something they don't own. And, ownership is defined in many ways other than stock.
Fourth, "Forget being superman. Be a part of something." The author says that maybe you'll lose the adulation of the masses but you'll be part of a team that is really making things happen. I can't tell you how much fun it is watching people grow.
Okay, that's all. I still advocate reading the article.
Warmly,
Susan
3:52:47 PM
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