Where Do You Rank as a Network Marketing Leader?

June 3, 2009 · Filed Under Mission, Mindset and Leadership · Comment 

Over the past years, I’ve had the opportunity to observe leadership, particularly as it pertains to the Network Marketing industry.  And the more I observed these people, those who are a cut above the rest, those 3 Percenters that I so often talk about on this blog, several characteristics or “methods of doing business” have stood out.

What do guys like Mike Dillard, Jay Kubassek, Aaron Parkinson, and Mark Weiser all have in common?  Besides being pretty damn wealthy, I mean!  :-)

Today I would like to share some of the leadership traits that I find particularly important.

As you’re reading through this list, compare yourself and where you are in your life and your business.

How do you measure up?

I would venture to say that the more traits you share with the top leaders in the industry, the closer you are to becoming the LEADER that others will follow.

After all, it’s not about who is selling the best products or which company has the most lucarative compensation plan… it’s ALL ABOUT LEADERSHIP.

People join leaders in Network Marketing, not companies.

Without further adieu,

These are the Top 10 Leadership Traits Commonly Found in Those That Dominate Network Marketing:

  1. Leaders hold themselves ACCOUNTABLE. They set daily, weekly, and monthly goals and hold themselves accountable to these goals.  They do not require others to keep them on task.  Leaders are SELF-MOTIVATED
  2. Leaders are SELF-DISCIPLINED. Almost all leaders I have ever met have a “daily method of operation” and are disciplined about completing each task.
  3. Leaders are VISIONARY. Leaders have a clear vision of why their business enterprise is important to them.  Possibly even more importantly, leaders see possibilities that others may not.  They are extremely open to exploring new ideas.
  4. Leaders are RISK TAKERS. They are not afraid to risk a lot to potentially gain even more.  They are courageous in their dreams.
  5. Leaders do NOT RECOGNIZE FAILURE.  Rather, they see each “failure” as important information for their next attempt, which they’re sure will be successful.
  6. Leaders OVERCOME OBSTACLES.  They do not let setbacks stop them, but move around them and find alternative ways to achieve their goals.
  7. Leaders are CONFIDENT and SELF-ASSURED. They do not seek nor do they need the approval of others.  Leaders are confident of their skills and their ability to help others attain a high level of success.
  8. Leaders DO NOT WORK HARD, they WORK SMART. Leaders understand the 80/20 rule — that 80% of their results will come from 20% of their efforts (income producing activities), and they adjust their work emphasis accordingly.  Leaders are not afraid to OUTSOURCE or DELEGATE less important activities.
  9. Leaders continually STRIVE TO LEARN new things. They are always striving to improve their lives in any way possible through knowledge.  Leaders never stop learning.
  10. Leaders are HUMBLE. True leaders never forget what is was like when they were not initially successful.  Leaders are GRACIOUS for their success and THANKFUL for the opportunity to truly help others.

How do you stack up? Give yourself 1 point for each other the above traits that you feel you display.

Most people probably rank about a 2-3 on this scale if they’re very honest with themselves.  I think if you rank 5 or above, you are well on your way to becoming the leader others will follow.

Rank an 8-9?

Give me a call so we can work together.  :-)

To your success!

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