Fit To Lead: Traits Of Successful Business Leaders

Most of the times, a company’s success (or failure) is dictated by its leadership. While fervent investors can “run” the company, committed leaders do not just stop on gaining money for the business. They go beyond earning a profit. Here’s a list of what successful business leaders have in common.

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They bravely face bad news

Running a business does not always mean receiving only good news. While a lot of business leaders dislike hearing bad news, effective and successful leaders face them as it is. They do not worry about looking weak in front of their employees, but instead, they make conscious efforts to assess problems and quickly resolve them.

They do not lose their perspective

Many business founders and leaders are passionate about gaining more income, but successful business leaders never forget why they started in the first place. They might make wrong choices in life, but they never lose their positive perspective.

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They lead with courage

Innovative business leaders are confident and proactive, no matter what the situation. They are never intimidated by intelligent conversations, and they do not avoid conflicts because they know they will learn something along the way.

Eddie O’Brien, currently serves as the CEO of the Americas at Arvato Bertelsmann. Prior to that, he spent years working for Microsoft. Visit this blog for similar articles.

The Key Takeaways From a Multinational Corporation Career

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Working for a multinational company is a privilege. There’s a reason the very process of getting into one seems to be so rigid. It’s probably the only process that filters out the best talent there is in the world, only to turn them into much better individuals.

Many who have earned their stripes in multinational corporations have chosen to take the independent route and build companies of their own. They are equally successful, thanks to some key takeaways from their careers.

It is typical of this individual to have a widened range in shifting from micro to macro perspectives. Working for a company that engages the market from the local, regional, and continental spheres allows one to make sense of certain events as opportunities for growth. They can make quick decisions that are based on solid understanding.

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It has been observed from among those with a multinational background to have a high acumen for problem-solving. It would appear that such an environment rests an amount of pressure on the individual for him to develop creative approaches to predicaments out there in the field.

Those who have come from multinational corporations bring with them a certain amount of credibility. When they speak up, people listen to them intently, and when they direct, people follow. They are essentially the charioteers of today’s modern economies.

Edmund O’Brien is the CEO of the Americas at Arvato Bertelsmann. He is the successful overseer of a multibillion-dollar BPO enterprise, with much thanks to his experience in the global arena. To learn more about him, follow this LinkedIn page.