| Abstract | With increasing popularity in work life that offers greater autonomy, people have been turning to a variety of entrepreneurial opportunities. But becoming an entrepreneur is not that easy, in a highly competitive and fast-paced environment, one must be ready to face uncertainties and challenges. To overcome these adversities, the entrepreneur must set themselves apart from the rest to obtain success. In the research I conducted, I propose entrepreneurial success can be credited to a strong focus on self-leadership skills, specifically emotional intelligence and inclusivity. The results show that successful entrepreneurs have a clear definition of success, a firm focus on their personal and social competence growth and their emotional intelligence and inclusivity skills have a direct impact on every aspect of their success. Additionally, I report on the implications for a wider application of the propositions in this paper and possibilities for future research that would provide relevant insights. |
