The two main components of grit are passion and perseverance. Think about professional athletes: they weren’t born with the ability to excel in their chosen sport. Instead, they achieved greatness through a love of the game, a refusal to quit, and a dedication to perfection. Grit, as an entrepreneur, is no different.
Talent is overrated when it comes to employees—grit is more important. Hard workers can easily beat the naturally gifted if willing to put in the effort. As leaders, we should reward and encourage this kind of hard work and dedication rather than focusing solely on employees with a natural talent for a specific skill.
Effort + skill development = results. Anyone can become exceptional at their job if they consistently work at it. This is the attitude we should cultivate in our employees and ourselves. Grit, as an entrepreneur, can help you excel.
As a business leader, chances are there are any number of areas in which your skills are lacking. For example, no high-level employee is a financial, marketing, or sales expert. However, you must develop skills in these painful areas to survive and prosper. Here are four ways to encourage grit in yourself and your employees.
Can grit be developed? I certainly believe so, and talking to an experienced business coach can help you get there faster. Fill out my contact form to schedule a complimentary coaching session, and we can work on developing your leadership skills together. The importance of grit as an entrepreneur, both in yourself and your employees, cannot be overstated. By the way, I highly recommend reading the book Grit by Angela Duckworth.
Coach Dave
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