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If you could sit down with any famous businessperson for a mentoring session, who would it be—and why? You may not be able to grab a coffee with Warren Buffett or Oprah Winfrey anytime soon, but you can start to make more happen in your own company by taking a cue from business icons and their standout traits. Here are five lessons you can learn from prominent business leaders chosen by members of our SUCCEED community.
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HOW SUCCESSFUL LEADERS INSPIRE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
from afar:
If you could sit down with any famous
businessperson for a mentoring
session, who would it be—and why?
You may not be able to grab a coffee
with Warren Buffett or Oprah Winfrey
anytime soon, but you can start to
make more happen in your own
company by taking a cue from business
icons and their standout traits. Here are
seven lessons you can learn from
prominent business leaders chosen by
members of our SUCCEED community. !!
The Mentor You Wish You Had
I love that she's not afraid to be controversial and speak her mind.
Sheryl Sandberg
—Mariah Courtney, Copywriter & Online Marketing Professional
COO, Facebook
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Done is better than perfect.”WISE WORDS
ADDITIONAL READING
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—Sheryl Sandberg
BE BOLD like Sheryl: !Mark Zuckerberg told Sandberg in her first performance
review at Facebook that her desire to be liked by everyone
would hold her back. She stopped being a people pleaser
and decided to be a leader. Don’t ignore people’s feelings,
but put an emphasis on getting things done.
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Warren Buffett
“I listen to his audio books on
repeat whenever I get a chance in
the car. This morning’s short
message was to suggest and ask
questions [of] your team/staff rather
than demanding things. It sounds
quite obvious. But even when you
know the answer to something, if
you let your employee figure it out,
they take ownership of/pride in that
and better results are given.”
— Hemal Patel, Founder & Owner of KB Studio
Business Magnate & Investor
Ask questions of yourteam/staff rather than
demanding things.
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It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that you'll do things differently.”
WISE WORDS
ADDITIONAL READING
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—Warren Buffett
Learn from Warren’s MISTAKES:In 2007, Buffett made a $2 billion dollar investment that ended
up losing more than $800 million. He admitted his error—not
asking his business partner’s advice before moving forward.
Never be too proud to ask for a second opinion.
The Oracle Speaks: Warren Buffett in His Own Words
“Lee Iacocca
“His speeches are often blunt
and humorous; they're always
interesting and delivered in a
unique style. Iacocca is a
master at turning a phrase. He is one of the best
communicators on the American
scene. His integrity and values
come across loud and clear.” !
!—Dave Soden, Realtor & Handyman
Business Magnate & Former Chrysler Chairman
Iacocca is a master at turning
a phrase. “ “
We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.”
WISE WORDS
ADDITIONAL READING
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—Lee Iacocca
BE PERSISTENT like Lee: !After rising from humble beginnings to the presidency of
Ford, Iacocca was fired. Instead of giving up, he came
back stronger than ever in the business world. Don’t let
any setback make you stop believing in yourself.
Where Have All the Leaders Gone?
Donald Trump
“Business to him is about who is
in control; and he is in control of
his surroundings.”
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Chairman, The Trump Organization
He is in control of his surroundings.“ “
—Beverly Boisen, Designing Penny Mats
Don't get sidetracked. If you do get sidetracked, get back on track as soon as possible. Ultimately, sidetracking kills you.”
— Donald Trump
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ADDITIONAL READING
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TAKE A PAGE FROM the Trump Playbook:
Trump has won some and lost some in his business
career, but he is well known for carefully calculating each
risk. Educate yourself before you make a move in your
business if you want more control over the outcome.
Think Like a Champion: An Informal Education in Business and Life
Tim Ferriss
He’s a life hacker, always looking for
the most efficient way to do things,
for everything in life. Fascinating!
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—Theresa Ortega, Bilingual Professional Speaker, Handwriting Analyst, Cursive Coach
Entrepreneur and Author, The 4-‐Hour Workweek
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What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.”
— Tim Ferriss
WISE WORDS
ADDITIONAL READING
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TREAT YOURSELF like Tim: !
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Ferriss didn’t wait for his 80-hour/week job to make him rich
before he radically changed his lifestyle to start doing more
of what was important to him. That was the key to ending up
with a 4-hour workweek. Don’t put off your dreams.
The 4-Hour Workweek
“This woman has devoted her
entire life to making a
difference in this world. It is a
rare person that has the kind
of internal power to move
mountains of layers from
people to get at the core that
needs the most learning.”
!
Oprah Winfrey
— Janine M. Smith, Vice President of Finance at The Lotter Group
This woman has devoted her entire life to making a difference
in this world.
Media Proprietor & Talk-‐Show Host
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BUILD YOUR OWN Oprah community: !Winfrey surrounds herself with great people. Many of her closest
friends knew her long before she was rich and famous. Find trusted allies who will stick with you through the ups and downs
in your business. You’ll help each other rise to greatness.
Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself.”
—Oprah Winfrey
The Uncommon Wisdom of Oprah Winfrey: A Portrait in Her Own Words
WISE WORDS
ADDITIONAL READING
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Richard Branson Founder, The Virgin Group
“He’s had repeated successes in
multiple industries but doesn’t take
himself too seriously. I have an
acquaintance that sat next to Branson
on a Virgin flight to LA (Branson was in
coach). When they got to the airport,
Branson asked him, ‘Do you have a
car?’ They got in my friend’s crappy car and ended up going to dinner and
hanging out the rest of the evening.”
Doesn’t take himself too seriously.“ “
— Doug Ansell, Programmer, CEO of Inenvi
Some 80% of your life is spent working. You want to have fun at home; why shouldn’t you have fun at work?”
WISE WORDS
ADDITIONAL READING
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— Richard Branson
EXPLORE the Business World with Richard:
Branson is known for his insatiable curiosity—a trait he
says is essential for entrepreneurs. With him, it’s all about
“learning as you go.” Satisfy your quest for adventure by
exploring new avenues for your business.
Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur
Consider your own business and your life.
How can you become a mentor to those
around you?
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Follow your favorite mentor’s example in one
new area of your business. Track the results
for six months and see how well it works.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher
explains. The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires. — William Arthur Ward
TAKEAWAYSLet’s Make More Happen
ADVICE:
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““INSPIRATION:
WHO INSPIRES YOU TO MAKE MORE HAPPEN IN YOUR BUSINESS?
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