Entrepreneurs Share Their Top 3 Skills Needed For Success…

Tough times don’t last. Tough People do.

Entrepreneurship improves productivity, spurs innovation, and creates jobs. This is the notion postulated by the Center for American Entrepreneurship. Thriving for independence and financial growth, many are the aspirers who long for the zeal of owning and managing their own business. But do you have what it takes to dive right in?

In a Shark public forum the question was asked” What three skills do you think Entrepreneurs need to be successful? Hundreds chimed in sharing both skills and traits.

Entrepreneur Skills

• Sales, Marketing, Relationships
• Leadership
• Selling, Communication
• Salesmanship
• Financial Intelligence
• People
• Negotiation
• Ability to Sell Ideas
• Negotiation, Sales and Persuasion
• Time Management
• Delegation of Authority
• Resourcefulness
• Creativity
• Positive Attitude
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research
• Control, Vision, and Sense of navigation
• Critical Thinking

Entrepreneur Traits

• Persistence, Self Awareness, Patience
• Discipline, Resilience, and Faith
• Work Ethic
• Confidence
• Empathy
• Tenacity, Never give up, Endurance
• Work Hard
• Adaptability, Perseverance, Problem-Solving
• Determination
• Mindset
• Foresight
• Introspection
• Self Discipline
• Faith
• Passion, Drive, Persistence
• Hustle, Grit, Gratitude
• No Fear

So there you have it. Excerpts of the skills and traits entrepreneurs believe to be essential to their success. Sure there are more! Do share. We would love to hear.

Cheers!

Author: Dr. Shelly

Dr. Shelly Cameron is a leadership strategist, author, and executive coach dedicated to helping individuals uncover their purpose, elevate their leadership potential, and achieve meaningful success. She is the creator of the GreenLight Leadership Framework. As the curator of SuccessfulLeaders.net, Dr. Shelly shares insights drawn from her extensive experience in organizational development, human resources, and personal growth. She is passionate about empowering professionals to navigate change, manage stress, and design fulfilling lives through intentional goal setting, self-discovery, and continuous learning. Dr. Shelly's research on Success Strategies was published in the JAABC Business Journal. She is also the author of several books, including works on leadership, success, and cultural intelligence. View all posts by Dr. Shelly