Leadership is causing others to do things they wouldn't have done without your influence.  If you have followers, you're a leader.  If not ... then you're not.

Every small business needs strong leadership.  The good news is, it's a skill that can be learned. And it's not what everyone thinks it is.  The best research has proven that 'charismatic leadership' is only fleeting, and usually counterproductive.  The best leaders are usually quite low- key and unappreciated.

Leadership is different to management.  Managers focus on doing things right, making improvement to methods.  Leaders focus on doing the right things, which may mean stopping current practices that are being well managed, to start doing things wholly differently, or doing totally different things instead.

Small business management requires both strong leadership and skilful management.

Entrepreneurs are usually inclined one way or the other.  It is a rare person whose interests and skills are quite evenly divided.

Leaders are usually more inclined to strategy formulation; but light-on when it comes to creating a detailed action plan.

Managers are less inclined to challenge current direction and thinking; but are generally better at insisting on plans that add up and can be implemented.  They are the ones who will monitor progress and fine tune for results achievement.

So the need for teamwork is evident right from the top.  No single person can possibly have all that is needed to grow and run a small business.  Team building is required that facilitates better goal setting, more effective change management, improved time management and productivity, and excellent customer service.

Edensilk's Hyper-Growth Business Development and Coaching Programme will engage not only you, but your business partners and staff, to improve overall strategic leadership and practical management techniques.