Entrepreneurs Need to Be Leaders, Not Pushers

http://www.caycon.com/blog/2011/10/entrepreneurs-need-to-be-leaders-not-pushers/

by borisfowler • 15 years ago

2 1 15 years ago

sandroyong• 15 years ago

I agree.

Wonder if YC, when seeking founders/team, look for these qualities as well:

    >Communicate and demonstrate a clear sense of purpose

    >Provide great coaching, mentoring, and tutoring

    >Recognize, praise, and reward achievement

    >Ensure credit is given where credit is due

    >Consistently dependable and knowledgeable

    >Always accessible

    >Treat people fairly

    >Listen well

    >Have patience and humility

    >Helpful and quick to expedite important matters

    >Demonstrates loyalty by standing up for his team, defending them to other executives, and when necessary, to customers

Are these qualities not applicable in the early stages of a 2-4-man startup? Perhaps, it is left for the later stages of the startup? Personally, such qualities in founders would be a great asset for the company as a whole for when the startup grows and acquires more employees. Thoughts and comments?

Entrepreneurs Need to Be Leaders, Not Pushers

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