Find someone to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, ultimately leading to your personal success. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the best pieces of advice I can give to fellow entrepreneurs is to get a business coach . I should know; I’ve had the same one for 12 years. He’s helped me through some of the stickiest challenges I’ve ever faced in my business, and I credit much of my success to his support. Beyond helping me through the tough times, he’s also helped me to identify and lean into my strengths. Here’s how a good business coach should help you do the same. They speak the truth When you’re an entrepreneur , especially one who gains a lot of traction quickly, you’ll find yourself surrounded by many "yes people." They’re usually well-intentioned, eager to please you and say the right thing so you’ll view them positively. Often, they’re also your employees, and the power of a paycheck means they won’t want to risk offending or irritating you. This makes sense, and these people shouldn’t be blamed for their staunchly supportive behavior. Even so, you’ll sink if these folks are the only ones […]
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