An entrepreneurial journey is an adventure and not a rollercoaster ride. But not all entrepreneurs attain success. Because nobody knows whether entrepreneurial characteristics are inborn or they can be learned through experiences. Though there are some specific qualities and traits that we have seen in the most successful entrepreneurs. Qualities such as passion, self-confidence, decision-making ability, and other personal, mental and social traits.
Before you start your journey as an entrepreneur, here are a checklist of some personal qualities that you should possess as an entrepreneur.
Co-founder and CEO of Yulu Bike Amit Gupta has commented that to be an entrepreneur is a very exciting but also a very responsible job. Because as an entrepreneur you will be managing growth, people and their careers. You also have to handle crises, and teams of your company. Entrepreneurs need to understand the depth of the business and convey that massage to their teams.
Most of the entrepreneurs are driven by innovation, determination and passion. But from the beginning of the last year, they have also learned to add ‘empathy’ as a quality in their business. In the last year and a half, business leaders has added empathy to their brand to create an unshakable brand value to their consumers.
Rockstud Capital managing partner, Abhishek Agarwal has said that Entrepreneurship is real and driven by passion towards an idea to benefit a large number of people positively. No course can make you one but can make you better to deal with tough situations.
Besides determination and passion, an entrepreneur also needs to have the appetite to take risks. This is the most important quality and this often cannot be learned. “A natural Sehwag-like approach is a crucial quality that every entrepreneur needs to have to ensure there is innovation adrenalin that flows in constantly. Limiting one’s mind and thoughts and the fear of the unknown will prevent the thought process,” said Suresh Rangarajan, founder and CEO of Colive.