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Seven daily habits of successful leaders

by Staff Writer
January 3, 2017
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Success is not a matter of luck or a happy accident that happens to some people but not others. Those who study the daily habits of successful business leaders will find that this group has many common qualities. To cultivate success, consider incorporating these habits of effective leaders into your life.1. Start every day with reflectionThere’s an old Buddhist saying: you should meditate for one hour every day unless you are too busy. If you are too busy, you should meditate for two hours.Successful people create time to reflect because they recognise the value of slowing down.Contplation and reflection allows th to develop strategies instead of always reacting. It makes th more clearheaded so that they can be more effective throughout the day. Practice owners and managers who make a time for reflection every day will find they are more able to determine what actions to take to grow their businesses.2. Always strategising{{quote-A:R-W:450-Q: One thing that ployees say that they want most at work is to be appreciated. Successful leaders know this and show gratitude accordingly }}Successful leaders constantly think several moves ahead; they develop short-term and long-term strategies. Continually reacting to issues only as they come up will lead to poor decision-making.Developing detailed strategies lets owners predict potential hurdles and craft multi-facet plans to help reach business goals. Business strategies that are well considered, detailed and flexible have a greater chance of success.Strategy requires studying the industry and everything that is related to business success. By learning incorporating this into plans, managers can move deliberately in the direction that will build continued success.3. Continuous learningLearning isn’t something that ends once school finishes. The optometry profession is changing fast and successful practice managers are learning all the time. A manager who stays up-to-date on the latest information and trends, and is always bettering thselves and honing their skills, can succeed. Seek mentors and read industry resources. Be willing to take a new course if one is appropriate.4. Say thank youOne thing that ployees say that they want most at work is to be appreciated. Successful leaders know this and show gratitude accordingly. This attitude sets the foundation for better relationships and keeps staff in the business. Gratitude leads to better managers and ployees who all want to contribute to the growth and success of the business.5. brace innovationPeople who are resistant to change and innovation will be left behind. Those who understand that progress is inevitable and healthy, will catch the tide and ride it toward success. Be on the lookout for new developments. Look for areas where innovative technology are needed. By being able to see where progress should go, owners can put their companies at the forefront of the next trend.6. Family timeNo matter how successful one becomes or how time-intensive their work, your family needs to rain a priority. By taking the time to maintain strong family connections, business owners will ensure they have relationships in place when they need support. Those who aren’t working for the good of a family might find success hollow, so it’s important to include people who mean something into business successes.Family connections can also help with otional stability in hard times and provide encouragent during times of challenge. Strong connections at home can also help alleviate burnout, which allows workers to accomplish more than they otherwise would.There is no magic bullet that makes someone a successful business leader. Success is built by incorporating successful actions and attitudes every day. By including these success habits, business owners can change their outlook and improve their odds of becoming a successful business leader.

7. Regular exerciseStudies show that exercise improves cognition, brings otional stability and makes it easier to deal with the hurdles that life puts in the way.It also facilitates focus and productivity, and makes people more energetic.Health experts recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise a day, five days a week.Choose an activity according to the benefits it provides – a solitary activity, for instance, can be a good time for reflection and regrouping; group activities, such as tennis, can provide networking opportunities.Regular exercise helps build confidence and someone who is physically fit projects a level of confidence that others can see.

 

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