Some people appear to be "natural born leaders. However, this is not the case. They are ordinary people with extraordinary commitments who are willing to relentlessly take the necessary actions to deliver. Leadership is a skill and a habit and can be taught. Even the meekest person can become a strong leader. They just need a mentor and guidance. I have proved time after time that 'Born Leaders' are made.

What are the key skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?

1. Bravery: Success is gained through innovation and trailblazing, not playing it safe and closet-mindedness. Truly great entrepreneurs will rather take a leap into the unknown rather than take a well-beaten track.

2. Focus: Many entrepreneurs have lots of ideas but the biggest skill you can have is a focused mind to turn those ideas into opportunities. It is better to have a single idea that you follow through to completion then to have lots of idea's that never come to market.

3. Courage: To experience a setback or a failure is a disappointment, but to soldier on through it all, pick up the pieces and start again takes courage and determination. Too many people give up if they make a mistake, only a few are prepared to learn from them and turn them to their advantage.

4. Open-Mindedness: Closet-minded thinkers are typically the worst, unwilling to share with others or allow their vision to be altered. The best entrepreneurs know that they don't know everything, and that for the best results, they need to leave their concepts bare for examination and judgment by those who know.

5. Methodical Care: Even the best idea in the world can be destroyed by not taking care in bringing the product/serviced to market. Always ensure that the idea is well thought through and thoroughly tested.