Sindiswa Thwala Coffee Time Talk - 4 Qualities to Develop as a Business Woman.
Resilience.
Unfortunately, women are up against more in the business world (and many industries) than men are. Much of this stems from bias and sexism. In order to succeed in business, women need to develop resilience, being able to demonstrate their value even in the face of discrimination. It's important for anyone, no matter where they work or who they are, to be able to bounce back from criticism and setbacks, and this is especially true for women in the business world, where the odds are stacked against them.
An innovative spirit is often key to succeeding in business. Having a great concept and knowing what to do with it can make your startup a success, just as developing a killer marketing campaign can lead to your next promotion. But curiosity is about more than that — it also involves being excited about learning new skills, collaborating with others and constantly improving.
Confidence.
Own the room. You must be a person who projects confidence in order to succeed in the business world because if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will. It sounds cliche, but it's true. You're less likely to earn that promotion if you don't believe in your own skills, and you'll certainly have a difficult time starting your own business if you're don't have faith in your ability to do so. The adage "fake it til you make it" holds here. If you don't have confidence now, pretend you do; you'll come to see how far it gets you, and ultimately, it will become true.
Passion.
"To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality." - Anita Roddick
As you're just starting out in business, you'll have limited resources. You'll face plenty of challenges. Often, it may feel like you might fail. But if you have passion for what you're doing, you'll push through. Otherwise, you may decide to call it a day. Truly believing in your mission can help you make it a success because you'll be willing to tackle those obstacles.
Unfortunately, women are up against more in the business world (and many industries) than men are. Much of this stems from bias and sexism. In order to succeed in business, women need to develop resilience, being able to demonstrate their value even in the face of discrimination. It's important for anyone, no matter where they work or who they are, to be able to bounce back from criticism and setbacks, and this is especially true for women in the business world, where the odds are stacked against them.
Curiosity.
An innovative spirit is often key to succeeding in business. Having a great concept and knowing what to do with it can make your startup a success, just as developing a killer marketing campaign can lead to your next promotion. But curiosity is about more than that — it also involves being excited about learning new skills, collaborating with others and constantly improving.
Confidence.
Own the room. You must be a person who projects confidence in order to succeed in the business world because if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will. It sounds cliche, but it's true. You're less likely to earn that promotion if you don't believe in your own skills, and you'll certainly have a difficult time starting your own business if you're don't have faith in your ability to do so. The adage "fake it til you make it" holds here. If you don't have confidence now, pretend you do; you'll come to see how far it gets you, and ultimately, it will become true.
Passion.
"To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality." - Anita Roddick
As you're just starting out in business, you'll have limited resources. You'll face plenty of challenges. Often, it may feel like you might fail. But if you have passion for what you're doing, you'll push through. Otherwise, you may decide to call it a day. Truly believing in your mission can help you make it a success because you'll be willing to tackle those obstacles.
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