The Entrepreneurial “Wow Factor†- Do You Have It?
All entrepreneurs are not created equal. Despite their differences, though, successful entrepreneurs do have one thing in common. (No, it isn't a hefty inheritance or a Wharton MBA.) Being successful in the unpredictable world of business ownership takes a special something: a €wow€ factor. Now, that €wow factor€ can take a number of different shapes. Here are a few:
The Advisor
Entrepreneurs with the €advisor€ factor help people; they believe the customer needs them, and it is their job to help at all costs. If this sounds like you, be careful. Work can sometimes overpower your personal life.
People like you:
The Superstar
If you are a Superstar, the saying €Those who can't lead, follow,' makes you cringe. You are a veritable powerhouse that needs to be shared with the world. Superstars have it all, know it, and want to make sure everyone else knows it, too. Confidence like that is enviable, but don't let the name you made for yourself be overshadowed by the name people read about in the tabloids.
People like you:
The Artist
Many entrepreneurs are truly artists. If this is you, people may see you as reserved. However, when it comes to your creative abilities, anything goes! Your business is built around your out-of-the-box ideas and zaniness. When it comes to criticism though, you can be a wee bit overly sensitive.
People like you:
The Visionary
If you are a visionary entrepreneur, you are accused of having your head in the clouds. Your picture of the future drives you. That's great and all, but who is watching the present? To avoid stepping on landmines in the future, plan for right now, too.
People like you:
The Analyst
Analysts possess a systematic outlook on life. If this sounds like you, then you are adept at fixing problems. Smartypants. However, you may have trust issues. Work on this. Logically, it's the best way to go.
People like you:
The Healer
The mothering type? You may have the Healer wow factor. You provide harmony to your business. You also have a superhuman ability to maintain your inner zen while in complete chaos. Kudos to you. However, you may tend to avoid outside realities. Though it's great to have an imagination, running a business means you must anchor yourself.
People like you:
Are you that in-your-face type of entrepreneur, showing off your success, living the Superstar life? Or are you silently organizing your billion dollar empire in your head, Visionary style? Whatever your personality type may be, keep in mind that every success story is different, and now that you feel as though you and Steve Jobs or The Donald can relate, you are ready to begin to write your own.
The Advisor
Entrepreneurs with the €advisor€ factor help people; they believe the customer needs them, and it is their job to help at all costs. If this sounds like you, be careful. Work can sometimes overpower your personal life.
People like you:
- John W. Nordstrom, Nordstrom
The Superstar
If you are a Superstar, the saying €Those who can't lead, follow,' makes you cringe. You are a veritable powerhouse that needs to be shared with the world. Superstars have it all, know it, and want to make sure everyone else knows it, too. Confidence like that is enviable, but don't let the name you made for yourself be overshadowed by the name people read about in the tabloids.
People like you:
- Donald Trump, CEO of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts
The Artist
Many entrepreneurs are truly artists. If this is you, people may see you as reserved. However, when it comes to your creative abilities, anything goes! Your business is built around your out-of-the-box ideas and zaniness. When it comes to criticism though, you can be a wee bit overly sensitive.
People like you:
- Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert
- Gordon Ramsay, Chef and Restaurateur
The Visionary
If you are a visionary entrepreneur, you are accused of having your head in the clouds. Your picture of the future drives you. That's great and all, but who is watching the present? To avoid stepping on landmines in the future, plan for right now, too.
People like you:
- Bill Gates, Microsoft Inc.
- Steve Jobs, Apple
- Sergey Brin, Google
The Analyst
Analysts possess a systematic outlook on life. If this sounds like you, then you are adept at fixing problems. Smartypants. However, you may have trust issues. Work on this. Logically, it's the best way to go.
People like you:
- Gordon Moore, Intel
The Healer
The mothering type? You may have the Healer wow factor. You provide harmony to your business. You also have a superhuman ability to maintain your inner zen while in complete chaos. Kudos to you. However, you may tend to avoid outside realities. Though it's great to have an imagination, running a business means you must anchor yourself.
People like you:
- Ben Cohen, Ben & Jerry's
Are you that in-your-face type of entrepreneur, showing off your success, living the Superstar life? Or are you silently organizing your billion dollar empire in your head, Visionary style? Whatever your personality type may be, keep in mind that every success story is different, and now that you feel as though you and Steve Jobs or The Donald can relate, you are ready to begin to write your own.