It’s quite common for the entrepreneur to wonder if anyone will ever notice you or what you’re doing. Since we’re of the mindset that nobody’s paying attention anyway, we assume it’s ok to act as if no one is ever really watching. It’s a trap, don’t fall for it, because you are always on stage and your every action, interaction and reaction is being scrutinized and analyzed by every constituent of the company.

“Once you have chosen to be the leader of you organization, you are always onstage.” 

It’s ironic. One of the things you worry about as you sit in your apartment, office or workspace is whether the world will even pay attention to what you are doing. Will anyone even notice? But once someone does take note, you are always onstage. Fair or not, you are the face of the organization and there is not a personal entrepreneur and a professional entrepreneur. There’s only the entrepreneur and you are always being watched.

You must realize that your every word and deed is being monitored by everyone, every- where. Even the smallest things can make a big difference. Your employees, investors, customers, advisors and vendors are always looking to you. They are looking to see if you are their leader. They are looking to see if they can trust you. They are looking to see if you can take the pressure. They are looking to see if you will make them a success. No time of day is off limits. No topic is off limits.

Slam the phone down once and your stability is questioned. Come late to a meeting and you are disrespectful. Show loyalty to an early employee of the business and you are putting your feelings ahead of the best interests of the company. Some of it is fair. Some of it is not.