Are you a millennial trying to succeed in business? Are you about to manage your first team and wondering if you have what it takes? Its recently come out that a successful millennial has something others don’t. Grit.
Here are some characteristics of someone with grit.
Show courage.
Almost everyone has a fear of failure, but Millennials with grit are able to manage these fears. When referring to leaders with grit, courage means not letting the fear of failure prevent you from taking calculated risks or accepting new challenges that could have huge payoffs. Leaders without courage will not be able to drive the company in the right direction, instead constantly playing it safe on the sidelines.
Think long-term.
Millennials grew up with instant access to the Internet, and because of this, so many Millennials demand instant gratification, which is one reason why this generation has the negative stereotype of being entitled and unwilling to work. Many people within this generation don’t think far in advance, so their decisions are made based on what will have the greatest returns right this second. Some Millennials don’t feel the need to work hard in the present unless they can see an immediate reward for their efforts. Millennials with grit are able to put aside their need for instant gratification and wait for bigger returns. These rare Millennials understand that putting in extra effort now may not pay off tomorrow, and they’re with waiting.
Imperfectly perfect.
Leaders with grit don’t get caught up in analyzing every little mistake and worrying about everything being perfect. Did you invert two numbers on a document sent to your team of distributors that caused confusion? Gritty leaders remember to have another set of eyes on anything sent out next time instead of beating themselves up about it. These gritty leaders see mistakes as learning opportunities and embrace them. They don’t ever strive to be perfect, instead striving for excellence. In the eyes of these leaders, a bumpy road to the top of the highest mountain is a much better path to take than a smooth road to the top of a hill.
No reassurance needed.
Some Millennials need to be reassured by receiving recognition and rewards to be told they’re doing a good job, however those with grit do not. These Millennials do not rely on others’ opinions to tell them when they’re making the right decision, and instead trust in themselves to find the way. They don’t need to be told they’re on the right path in order to be motivated to continue, they find motivation within themselves. Confidence is key for gritty leaders, so there’s no room for insecurity or second-guessing on the way to the top.
Endurance.
Millennials with grit don’t let obstacles or hurdles get in the way of their success, they continue to power through the storm to get to their end destination. Some Millennials may become frustrated that reaching their goals takes longer than expected, and may decide to quit before achieving it, often leading to job-hopping or changing career paths. Millennials with grit understand that only the strong survive in the business world, and will endure anything thrown their way to stick it out and achieve success.
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This list originally appeared on LifeHacker.org by Joel Goldstein. To read the full article, click here.
