Here, I will talk about what I consider essential qualities to be a business person.
- Long term vision
- Acknowledge failures and move on
- Biz plan essential, so are biz relationships
- Think out of the box : unwritten rules can be broken ( not laws, of course, I talk about "don't do this, nobody has ever tried it"
- Learn to trust your instincts
- Testing, tweaking
- Patience
- Course correction
- Never, ever take things personally, otherwise, you'll spend time and energy unwisely
- Take the time to do things right, serious people will appreciate it
- You don't get enough attention ? It will come
- Forget get rich quick schemes
- Find your own style : leader, team member, partner or consultant
- Find the right balance between work and life : TV is NOT important, it's the first sacrifice you should consider
- Do what you love, the money will follow, when you least expect it
- Keep your energy level high : sleep, food, exercise, fun moments are essential
There are other qualities, for sure. Please make suggestions.