Success is defined by people in different ways. In this interview with SiliconIndia, Michael Feuer discusses five things that define your success or failure. Click here to read the original article on the SiliconIndia site.
Michael Feuer, CEO of OfficeMax has launched a number of successful business ventures, the author of the new book ‘The Benevolent Dictator: Empower Your Employees, Build Your Business, and Outwit the Competition’ says there is not a simple magic bullet that will propel someone straight to the top. He said, “Success in any endeavor, especially business, really comes down to specific character traits and habits. If you have those qualities, you’ll excel. And if you don’t, you probably won’t.”
Here are some qualities that Feuer proposes that anyone can practice and can make them work to get
success.
Take good notes
It’s better to dictate the notes from a meeting the second you walk out or appoint someone to act as a scribe beforehand. One should keep all of his past notes in a folder on his computer, and also always make sure to jot down next steps. These habits ensure that nothing falls off the radar unintentionally, and that always have a good idea of what needs to happen next.
