Entrepreneurs: 13 (Times 6) Ways to Succeed In 2013

by David E. Shellenberger on January 27, 2013

A year ago, I wrote about Dusan Djukich’s Straight-Line Leadership, which I described as a “no-nonsense book about [Mr. Djukich’s] no-nonsense approach to leadership.” Mr. Djukich is co-founder and a Senior Partner for Corporate Reinvention Associates, which helps individuals and organizations maximize their performance. I followed up in March, advising that the work is available as a free e-book.

Mr. Djukich has now written six pieces, each with thirteen points, to help entrepreneurs make a straight line to success in 2013. The pieces are incisive, informative, and inspirational.

I wrote that “Straight-Line Leadership will change the life of anyone who embraces its principles.” The same is true of these pieces. Each is linked below, with excerpts.

13 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Struggle To Be More Effective

Using what happened in the past as an excuse for not acting decisively in the present. … The future is created from what you do in the present.

13 Interventions For Impacting Entrepreneurial Performance

Know that you don’t have to feel confident about yourself to be successful. … What’s required is competence and decisive action.

13 Core Actions that Entrepreneurs Can Use To Impact Their Results in 2013

Create a purpose and go live it. No one will give you a purpose.

13 Things That Entrepreneurs Who Thrive Know That Give Them Their Edge

Without commitment nothing happens. … Commitment is created. If you don’t generate commitment, you won’t have any. … If you want to know what you have been committed to in the past, look at your results.

13 Observations On Why Some Entrepreneurs Are So Outrageously Effective

Relentless focus is the norm. Focus increases awareness, attention, and intelligent action … Being in their presence is like being in the presence of a laser.

13 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Live Powerfully In Turbulent Times

Be gracious and respectful towards others. … There is nothing more impressive than a strong, kind and gracious person.

 Conclusion

Johan Norberg observed the important role of entrepreneurs:

Entrepreneurs are the heroes of our world — that despite the risks, the hard work, the hostility from society, the envy from neighbors, and state regulations, they keep on creating, they keep on producing and trading. Without them, nothing would be there.

Mr. Djukich’s insights will help entrepreneurs in their heroic endeavors.

 

 

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