The Proper Care and Feeding of the EXECUpreneur: Steps 4/5/6

More the Audio type? Listen to the audio version of this blog post on the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast Episode 6. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=16314638 Step #4:  Protein Power You are built out of protein.  It is vital you get enough in your diet and that your body is set up to recycle old proteins and make new ones.  …

Time Management: One of the 7 Most Common Traits of an EXECUpreneur

The difference between successful people and the rest of the population is that they are able to properly manage the time that they have. You’ve heard it before, “We all have the same 24 hours.”  The successful put their time to work for them instead of the other way around. They are highly focused individuals, …

Flexibility: One of the 7 Most Common Traits of an EXECUpreneur

Your ability to survive in business depends on your ability to adapt and be flexible to the continually changing world. The final product or service that you offer will likely look different from when you started. Flexibility is what allows you to respond to the changing tastes and market conditions.  It is an essential trait …

Self-Belief: One of the 7 Most Common Traits of an EXECUpreneur

A critical EXECUpreneurial trait is self-belief. If you don’t believe that you have what it takes to do something, then you won’t succeed in your business venture. You have to have faith in your thoughts and opinions, and know that you are capable of accomplishing anything you put your mind to achieving. You have to …

Vision: One of the 7 Most Common Traits of an EXECUpreneur

One of the defining traits of all successful EXECUpreneurs is their ability to spot an opportunity and imagine something where others haven’t. EXECUpreneurs have an inherent curiosity about the world around them that provides them with the ability to identify overlooked niches and puts them at the forefront of innovation and emerging fields. They are …

Tolerance of Ambiguity: One of the 7 Most Common Traits of an EXECUpreneur

This personality trait is defined merely by the ability to withstand the fear of uncertainty and potential failure. Successful EXECUpreneurs are inherent risk-takers. The ability to control one's anxiety is the most critical characteristic of successful EXECUpreneurs. EXECUpreneurs face an abundance of fears; the fear of humiliation, the fear of running out of cash, the …

Passion: One of the 7 Most Common Traits of an EXECUpreneur

It is a common assumption that successful EXECUpreneurs are driven by money. However, most EXECUpreneurs will tell you that they are driven by their passion for their service or product. They are driven by their need to solve a problem and make life better, more comfortable, and cheaper. They believe that they will be able …

Tenacity: One of the 7 Most Common Traits of an EXECUpreneur

Not everyone is cut out to be an EXECUpreneur. There are specific traits that you must work to cultivate in order to find success. To bring to life the results you seek in your EXECUpreneurial journey, you must be in the process of developing the characteristics that are commonly found in successful EXECUpreneurs…at all times.  …

Overcoming Your Fear of Failure… EXECUpreneur Style

The Fear of Failure Fear of failure is common for obvious reasons. People want success and yet only those who are brave enough to confront this type of fear are the ones able to rise above their fears and achieve whatever goals they have set for themselves. For those who were overcome by this fear, …

Say Goodbye to Blowhards and Micromanagers With the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE

Building an empire.  Leaving a legacy.  Forging a path where there was none before.  Making a lasting impact on the world.  These are the things that motivate many to wade into the EXECUpreneurial waters.  Or maybe it’s the lure of being your own boss.  Being at the helm; in charge.  Never again having to answer …