In doing research for The Small Business Forum, I found two authors who succinctly describe a major source of frustration for business owners. The first states: “One of the toughest things about starting a business is the feeling of loneliness and isolation…. The leadership position alone can cause loneliness and disconnectedness, and that sometimes results in self-defeating behaviors.” I’m sure many owners can relate to this sense of “isolation” as well as the “self-defeating behaviors” listed by both authors: Conflict avoidance, Procrastination, Intimidation or Subpar feedback to employees.
How can owners overcome this? Both authors point to building and regularly consulting with a trusted team of advisors. This is perfectly describes the purpose of The Small Business Forum. (more…)