As we better understand ourselves, an objective review of the processes or the means of accomplishing our tasks must be made. The thinking "if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it" must go! Over time, most things require minor adjustments. Have you ever driven down a seemingly straight road and kept the steering wheel in the same position – you can’t go very far without either turning the steering wheel or going into the ditch. In some cases, an entire process must be changed to meet the current environment.

Our clientele as well as their wants and desires need to be included in the equation. After all, for those of us in a product or service-type business – leadership in a home based business includes understanding the mind of the customer and adjusting as necessary to meet their needs. Through their actions, or lack of, and through the comments and feedback provided, we must listen and observe what our customers are telling us.

Acknowledging and understanding the external influences of the world today are another step in seeing reality. As gas prices continue to increase, as more people find themselves "outsourced" or laid-off, and as individuals become more accustomed to the Internet, these and other factors impact how business is transacted. To stay in the game, we must be open to change.

I have over-simplified the evaluation process identified above. Yet, the steps listed are ones to be included in the assessment of the "reality" impacting your leadership style. Leadership today, more than ever, requires flexibility in your thinking and actions, and awareness of what is going on around us. For your home-based business to survive and to succeed in the future, a changing leadership style will be necessary.

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