The Small Business Leader 
     Leadership Strategies for Entrepreneurs
                                   A Blue Beetle Books Publication
                    Copyright © 2011 Blue Beetle Books
                      The Small Business Leader -  
                    Leadership Strategies for Entrepreneurs 
                     Vaughan, Ingrid; Business Writer
                        Dolinsky, Karla; Editor
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     The Small Business Leader 
     Leadership Strategies for Entrepreneurs
       Table of Contents
        Introduction ............................................................................................................................4
        From the Inside Out - 7 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs ..............................................5
        Growing the Leader in You - The Transition from Managing to Leading ..........................8
        Ethics at Work? Six Reasons for Considering an Ethical Workplace .............................10
        Top 5 Mistakes Leaders Make ............................................................................................12
        Ten Qualities of Top Leaders...............................................................................................14
        Top 10 Business Resolutions ..............................................................................................16
        Is Your Business Successful? How Assessing Organizational Effectiveness  
        Can Improve Business Success .........................................................................................18
        Achieving Clarity - Clearly Seeing Your Path to Success ................................................20
        Five Leadership Mistakes to Avoid ....................................................................................22
        But I Can Do it Better! Learning the Vital Art of Delegation ............................................24
        Managing Organizational Change - Effective Leadership in the Midst of a  
        Changing Business Environment .......................................................................................26
        Corporate Social Responsibility - The Marriage of Business and Social  
        Responsibility .......................................................................................................................28
        Succession Planning - Have You Ever Thought About It? ...............................................30
     Community Futures East Central
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         Introduction
     “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and 
     become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams
     Leadership is a hot topic. You see it everywhere - books on leadership,  
     leadership seminars, management leadership training, and non-profit 
     and business leadership courses abound. It’s a hot topic because it’s 
     important, and because traditional leadership qualities and strategies 
     are being challenged by new research that is showing that people 
     respond to leadership differently than they used to. Expectations have 
     changed, and the thinking around what makes a good leader has 
     changed as well. 
     This anthology starts with seven traits of successful entrepreneurs – 
     leadership starts on the inside. Growing the Leader in You will help put you on track toward becoming 
     a leader people will want to follow. We all make mistakes, it’s what we learn from them that makes us 
     improve, so check out the 5 Top Mistakes Leaders Make and see if you spot anything you might be 
     doing wrong.
     Sometimes strong leaders simply stray from their original focus or path due to the constant daily 
     demands of owning a small business. Achieving Clarity offers guidance to help you re-define your 
     vision as the leader of your company and to create a clearer vision for the future of your small business.
     In addition, you’ll find valuable leadership strategies that include developing an ethical workplace, 
     assessing your business effectiveness, and the art of delegation. If you are looking to brush up on your 
     leadership skills, read the Top Ten Business Resolutions. Whatever the time of the year, it’s always 
     worth making a few new resolutions.
     Finally, take some time to think about what you might need to do in order to get ready to sell your 
     business or pass it on to the next generation.
     As a small business owner, you are a leader. Whether you’re leading your business all on your own, 
     or have a team that looks up to you for leadership, these chapters will help you to think about things 
     differently, and inspire and equip you to grow your leadership skills in the coming years.
     Ingrid Vaughan
     Business Writer
     Community Futures East Central
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