STARTUP SUCCESS BOILS DOWN TO PERSONALITY, SAYS EXPERT

Those who own startups will know that there are many essential qualities of a good entrepreneur; their tenacity, financial maturity and a flair for networking to name a few.

However, one business commentator believes that the real substance of a successful entrepreneur boils down to having a high level of emotional intelligence.

Chris Golis, seasoned businessman and author, says emotional intelligence is an often-overlooked characteristic which can make or break an entrepreneur's relationships with stakeholders, as well as determine the kind of business they run.

"Many leaders or successful business people are dominated by the desire for material success," says Golis.

"They never do something for nothing and they're all about what's in it for them."

"Understanding emotional intelligence is more important than having a high IQ but it's also how you choose to look at it in terms of a model of temperament."

Having spent most of his life accessing people's personalities to help them achieve better results in business, Golis has established a list of seven personality types which he believes add to the constitution of every business person.

These are the Mover, the Double Checker, the Artist, the Politician, The Engineer, the Hustler and finally the Normal. Read more

Business News Australia - 26 May 2017