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透視企業(yè)家是一個(gè)在線社區(qū),，美國(guó)創(chuàng)業(yè)界最睿智、最有影響力的大咖會(huì)在此及時(shí)回答與創(chuàng)業(yè)和職場(chǎng)有關(guān)的問(wèn)題,。今天的問(wèn)題是：優(yōu)秀的創(chuàng)業(yè)者應(yīng)該具備哪些素質(zhì),？回答者是有機(jī)食品公司Caveman Foods的創(chuàng)始人兼首席執(zhí)行官克里斯·潤(rùn)寧,。 妻子不只一次問(wèn)我抱怨：“你就不能像別人一樣找份正常工作嗎？”可她很清楚我會(huì)怎么回答：不能,，因?yàn)槲乙獎(jiǎng)?chuàng)業(yè),。 記得有一次創(chuàng)業(yè)間歇，我有兩個(gè)選擇,，一是出任知名大企業(yè)的首席執(zhí)行官（我覺(jué)得對(duì)家人比較好）,，另一個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)則是新開公司創(chuàng)業(yè)。為此我向妻子征求意見,。 結(jié)果她支持我創(chuàng)業(yè),。她知道，要是去大公司當(dāng)高管,，不出兩周我就會(huì)很痛苦,。她寧可我抓住機(jī)會(huì)創(chuàng)業(yè)嘗試新方向，哪怕最后失敗也無(wú)所謂,，總比做一份不喜歡的工作苦苦煎熬要好,。她沒(méi)看錯(cuò)。 企業(yè)家生來(lái)就不同于常人,，他們自己也知道,，很可能小時(shí)候就發(fā)現(xiàn)了。真正優(yōu)秀的企業(yè)家總會(huì)冒出新點(diǎn)子,，考慮如何付諸現(xiàn)實(shí),。同時(shí)他們也了解自身的缺點(diǎn)，將聰明的能人召至麾下,，分享激情,、努力工作的態(tài)度和美好愿景。他們熱愛(ài)學(xué)習(xí)新鮮事物,，且知之為知之,，不知為不知。 最優(yōu)秀的企業(yè)家擅長(zhǎng)尋找導(dǎo)師請(qǐng)教智慧,，也精通與其他企業(yè)家結(jié)交,，學(xué)習(xí)別人身上的長(zhǎng)處，日后有機(jī)會(huì)投桃報(bào)李,。他們?yōu)槿酥t遜,，總是將成績(jī)歸功于團(tuán)隊(duì)。他們深知己所不欲勿施于人的道理,。他們?nèi)諒?fù)一日地兌現(xiàn)承諾,，向著目標(biāo)不懈奮斗。 優(yōu)秀的企業(yè)家往往不屈不撓,，為了獲得成功矢志不渝,。他們不留退路,，竭盡所能實(shí)現(xiàn)目標(biāo)。同時(shí),，他們也很務(wù)實(shí),，講求實(shí)效，會(huì)衡量風(fēng)險(xiǎn)與回報(bào),。他們能靈活應(yīng)對(duì),，必要時(shí)迅速拍板，也能及時(shí)調(diào)整戰(zhàn)略,。他們能全方位考慮各種戰(zhàn)略選擇,，了解競(jìng)爭(zhēng)形勢(shì)、市場(chǎng)趨勢(shì),、客戶情況和偏好,。他們高瞻遠(yuǎn)矚，始終走在潮流之先,。 最重要的是,，杰出的企業(yè)家深諳領(lǐng)導(dǎo)之道，擅長(zhǎng)鼓舞士氣,。他們知道怎樣招徠適合的人才（往往是某個(gè)領(lǐng)域的資深人士）,，每天激勵(lì)團(tuán)隊(duì)成員。他們懂得逆境中滿懷勇氣顯示實(shí)力多么重要,，哪怕恐懼難免,，也要努力安慰團(tuán)隊(duì)成員風(fēng)暴總會(huì)過(guò)去，一切都會(huì)好起來(lái),。 創(chuàng)業(yè)絕非易事，當(dāng)個(gè)優(yōu)秀的創(chuàng)業(yè)者更是難上加難,。創(chuàng)業(yè)者得全天候保持永不放棄,、永不言敗的心態(tài)。好也好壞也罷,，創(chuàng)業(yè)者就是這樣,，幸運(yùn)的是創(chuàng)業(yè)道路上我們每天都在追求夢(mèng)想。（財(cái)富中文網(wǎng)） 譯者：Pessy 審稿：夏林 |
The Entrepreneur Insiders network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in America’s startup scene contribute answers to timely questions about entrepreneurship and careers. Today’s answer to the question, “What qualities make an amazing entrepreneur?” is written by Chris Running, founder and CEO of Caveman Foods. More than once, my wife has asked me, “Can’t you get a regular job like everyone else?” But she already knows the answer: I can’t, because I’m an entrepreneur. I recall one time when I was in between entrepreneurial ventures. I was trying to decide between a CEO position with a large, established company (which I felt was the best thing for my family) and a new entrepreneurial opportunity. I asked my wife for her advice. She told me to pursue the entrepreneurial deal. She knew that in two weeks, I’d be miserable in my new company. She’d rather I try and fail at an opportunity I was excited about than be miserable at a job I hated, because then we’d both be unhappy. She was right. Entrepreneurs are just wired differently, and they know it. They probably knew it from a young age. Truly amazing entrepreneurs constantly consider new ideas and think about how they can turn them into reality. But they are also aware of their shortcomings and surround themselves with smart, capable people who share their passion, work ethic, and vision. They love to learn and admit to what they know and what they don’t. The best entrepreneurs seek out and take advantage of mentors and build meaningful relationships with other business leaders they can learn from, and who they can help in return. They are humble leaders who deflect credit to their teams. They don’t ask others to do what they aren’t willing to do themselves. They back up their words with actions every day and work tirelessly toward their objectives. Amazing entrepreneurs are also unwavering and relentless in their commitment to succeed. They don’t have a Plan B, but instead do whatever it takes to meet an objective. But at the same time, they’re realistic, pragmatic, and calculating in measuring risk and reward. They’re nimble and able to make quick decisions to shift strategies as necessary. They think about their strategic options with a 360-degree approach. They know their competition, market trends, customer profile, and preferences. They remain ahead of the curve. But most importantly, amazing entrepreneurs know how to lead and inspire. They know how to attract the right talent (oftentimes people with lots of experience in a particular field) and motivate their teammates every day. They understand how important it is to show strength and bravery in the face of adversity and assure their teams that everything will be all right?—?even if they’re privately terrified. It’s not easy being an entrepreneur, let alone an amazing one. It takes a 24/7, never-give-up, never-fail, attitude. But it’s who we are, for better or worse, and we’re fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue our dreams every day. |
