Business Owner, Entrepreneur or Intrepreneur – let’s have the same objectives!
Professional Growth for Business Owner, Entrepreneur and Intrepreneur
Working through COVID in remote or hybrid models has opened up the channels for individuals to demonstrate greater creativity in their positions, be proactive in thinking ahead, and be more flexible as they have had to manage the day to day challenges of working and living during a pandemic. Increased autonomy provided an opportunity for professional growth. The pandemic has allowed many to change their mindset when approaching work and look at it from an intrepreneur’s perspective rather than an employee.
For business owners and entrepreneurs during the last ten months, we have needed and relied on our employees to help with new cadence, processes, and ways of business, whether working remotely or with PPE’s (Personal Protective Equipment).
‘The best type of employees to have are those that have acted like an intrepreneur through COVID.’ Jenny Reilly
Intrepreneurs operate within a company and possess the entrepreneurial spirit that is often referenced when we talk about creative, flexible, and problem-solving individuals.
An intrepreneur has the same outlook or mindset as an entrepreneur or business owner; they can identify gaps and provide solutions, take action before it is needed, and are always looking for ways to improve or innovate to make things better.
North America
During the last ten months in North America, the number of business decisions required was amplified as we adjusted to the new way of work, team interaction, virtual client service, and the differing levels of self-isolation. Intrepreneurs with the following mindset qualities assisted leadership through this turbulent time by being:
- Open to opportunities, challenges, and alternate ways of doing business
- Resilient, patient, resourceful, and creative while pushing through adversity and times of challenge during COVID.
- Always on the lookout for solutions to existing or potential problems. Looking for connections that others may miss.
- Relentlessly consistent in taking action to improve processes and efficiencies.
- Courageous in trying new things, not being frightened to fail, bounce back with improvements, pivot, and try again.
- In pursuit of continuous improvement until a problem is solved.
- Authentic, sincere, respected, and humble. Developing trust and commitment quickly.
Intrepreneur
Individuals who have transformed themselves into an intrepreneur through COVID have redefined how they approach work. This new approach to work, mindset pivot, and results have improved confidence levels, purpose, and commitment to the company’s success.
Encourage your staff
How can you, as a leader, encourage staff to adopt an intrepreneurs mindset?
What support and training can you provide to your team to support their leadership journey?
How can you encourage the uptake of a new perspective while adapting to the world of work’s unique rigours during and post COVID?
Contact Me
Reach out to me if you are interested in learning more about how you can encourage intrepreneurship within your business model, or book a 15-minute strategy consultation through my Calendly link here.
