CHAPTER 1

How Leadership Meets the Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur

Leadership is not just an ability to guide others. You will be a better leader of others if you know how to guide yourself, so that’s what we will focus on first. Let’s start by talking about you and your challenges. Let me ask you some questions.

  1. Do you dream of big things, great ideas, and accomplishing extraordinary goals? Then, just as quickly, do you “check” yourself? Do you think, “I could never do that?” Have you identified your core ambitions and what lights your fire? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. It doesn’t just happen passively. If you haven’t identified your dreams, go to my website now and take the free passion quiz. It will help you while you read this ...

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