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It’s valuable to know the qualities of successful leaders, as this knowledge can be the foundation for entrepreneurial success. Profitable industry leaders make excellent mentors and role models for people who aspire to follow in their footsteps. Here are several traits of successful leaders that can be used to enhance one’s career as a business owner or manager.    Basing the Business on a Vision A manager must be a representative of his or her company and ensure that its structure and systems are carried out effectively. At the core of the company needs to be a strong vision that defines its success. Using a consistent vision for company projects is essential to getting all team members on the same page.  Developing Strong Strategies One of the primary tasks of a leader is to implement strong strategies that drive the organization toward meeting its goals. The qualities that help improve business strategies include  forward-thinking skills, curiosity and open-mindedn

Are great leaders born, or are they created over time? This long-debated question has many valid points on both sides. What’s more important, however, is a leader that is open to continuing to develop their leadership skills, no matter how they got them.  Discipline A disciplined leader is an effective leader. If you’re in a position of leadership, try to apply specific disciplines to your personal life and watch as they spill over into your work life. Those who are under your charge will take you more seriously as a leader if they see you exhibiting discipline. In your personal life, build a habit of getting up early to work out or do some other needed tasks and see how quickly you’re hitting every deadline at work. Discipline breeds discipline.  Value Your Employees To some, this may sound entirely too simplistic. Many people, however, have worked with a demanding boss who didn’t support them. These types of leaders are ones that don’t support their employees and may