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.