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The 1 Reason People Fail Miserably In Their Small Business Career
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I’ve led a small business for a long time.
Over the years, I have learned that most employees who want to grow in the company fail because of one thing:
Entitlement issues.
They think they’ll become the next CEO because they’re doing their job. However, even with mentorship, the reality is that growth and success require much more than just showing up and doing the bare minimum.
I have a tiny ego but a ton of confidence.
I constantly remind my team, especially the ones who appear entitled, that if they can do my job better than me, I’ll fire myself as CEO, and they can take my job — that’s the truth. After 15 years, I’m still CEO.
Here are three key reasons why people fail in their careers and what leaders can do to help their employees succeed:
