We came across an article by Kelsey Miller on Harvard Business School Online titled “10 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs.” Her list is a good one and applies to physician entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business or consulting practice:
- Curiosity
- Structured Experimentation
- Adaptability
- Decisiveness
- Team Building
- Risk Tolerance
- Comfortable with Failure
- Persistence
- Innovation
- Long-Term Focus
You can read the full article on the HBS Online website.