Can you be an effective leader if you have not walked in the shoes of an entrepreneur?

 

Should we expect our government leaders to understand how regulations hinder the entrepreneurial spirit if they have not been an individual thinker and doer?

From the article on Successful Entrepreneurs

Know your personal brand. Entrepreneurs must interact effectively with others. Successful entrepreneurs know themselves well and can perceive others accurately.

Think through possibilities and practicalities. Entrepreneurs must be creative and think beyond the boundaries of what exists.

Focus on business outcomes. Running a business requires focus. Profit orientation is a spontaneous, moment-to-moment mental activity.

Be self-reliant. Successful entrepreneurs are prepared to do whatever must be done to see the business succeed. This demands high levels of self-reliance

Be a self-starter. Successful entrepreneurs are passionate doers who push to make things happen