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JENNIFER ’ S TIPS FOR BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE LEADER

JENNIFER ’ S TIPS FOR BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE LEADER

Make time for personal development —“ As an entrepreneur , if you aren ’ t growing yourself , your business isn ’ t growing .” Jennifer recommends picking an expert you ’ d like to learn more from or a subject you ’ d like to know more about . You can then read books , attend events , and watch videos to continue growing .
Develop a business mindset — “ Do you want to treat this as a business or as a hobby ?” Jennifer feels it ’ s crucial to answer this question . When you commit to building a business , you make it a priority by focusing on income-producing activities and scheduling the work into your week .
Continue to be coachable — “ Are you coachable ? Are you willing to learn how to do this business from others ? Will you take action on what you learn ?” Jennifer believes that to be successful , you need to recognize what you can learn from others . Then take what you learn and put it into practice . much .” With support from her team , Jennifer has achieved true success .
While it ’ s important to work together , Jennifer also stresses that you shouldn ’ t base your worth on the successes and failures of others . This way of thinking is something Jennifer struggled with for years . Over time , she found herself becoming increasingly self-critical . Today , she believes the cure to this negative mindset comes through helping others : “ I continue growing as a leader and know I ’ m on the right path by focusing on inspiring those I work with .”
In a time when members haven ’ t been able to meet as much in person , Jennifer has found it difficult to connect with her team on the same level , but it ’ s a challenge she ’ s taken head-on . She ’ s worked hard to use online tools to offer support . “ While the shift to working primarily online hasn ’ t been easy ,” Jennifer says , “ I feel I ’ m getting better at it by learning , then doing .”
Through all the challenges she ’ s faced , Jennifer has remained resilient , and she believes others can do the same . The rewards she ’ s reaped from building her business go beyond leadership recognition or monetary value . “ This business has made me a better person ,” Jennifer says . She encourages Wellness Advocates to move forward in their businesses with a passion for natural solutions , a willingness to rely on others , and a desire to help people .
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