In order to complete my personal assessment, I must:
1. Analyze my personality, past experiences, desires, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to accurately assess my ability to succeed as an entrepreneur;
2. Select the types of endeavors that I can easily embrace, and research the market and opportunity for success in these ventures based upon customer target markets, technologies, and industries that I think would be an appropriate and realistic fit for me;
3. Identify the team members and talent I will require in order to succeed.
4. Evaluate my own talents and deficiencies, my threshold for assuming risk, my ability to finance the endeavor, and the passion and determination I will require for success.
Key Personality Traits of Entrepreneurial Success:
While many self driven entrepreneurs are born with energy and desire of creation, I strongly believe that having an entrepreneurial spirit in any business endeavor requires several key personality traits on the part of the leader including:
• Self-confidence • Independence • Opportunity obsession • Commitment and determination • A desire to lead • Risk tolerance • Creativity • Strong organizational skills • Vision • Honesty and integrity
In also believe that in order for a business to succeed key leadership qualities required are:
• An ability to see beyond the obvious • Loyalty to my clients and team • Surrounding myself with the talent I lack[1]
These traits can only be acquired, however through honest and realistic self-evaluation. It is for this reason that an entrepreneur must identify appropriate talent, and also be willing to develop a strong and dedicated management team.
In obtaining few years of my”on the job experience“I acquired several professional traits that I think would make me a powerhouse in my field and not only make me asset to my venture, but also a significant contributor to