Ten Qualities of Leadership

  • Leaders COMMUNICATE A VISION that captures the imagination and commitment of others.
  • Leaders CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT that promotes self-motivation and self-control among followers.
  • Leaders SET HIGH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS that they consistently model by their own actions.
  • Leaders POSSESS A RELATIVELY CONSISTENT, PREDICTABLE APPROACH that engenders trust and support.
  • Leaders UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING the recognition and rewards of success.
  • Leaders SEEK AND NURTURE NEW IDEAS themselves, and especially from others.
  • Leaders TRANSFORM IDEAS INTO ACTIONS that benefit their organizations and society.
  • Leaders are VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE to others, fostering a mutual exchange of ideas, information, and ideals.
  • Leaders RECOGNIZE THEIR OWN LIMITATIONS by relying on others to share the load.
  • Leaders PREPARE for ongoing challenges BY GROMMING SUCCESSORS.