Wednesday, November 18, 2009

E-Tip 261 - Great Leaders Have These Traits...

Many owners and executives often ask us what makes a great leader, and what types of skills or traits they should look for in an up-and-coming person. From what we can tell, the fastest way a talented person can learn to become a great leader is to have a mentor, attend seminars and take leadership courses. Sure, certain people have a natural ability to lead others, but great leadership skills are not developed overnight.

Based On Personal Experience And Research, We Have Determined That Great Leaders Have These Traits:

§ A great leader writes down their goals and reads them daily.

§ A great leader is able to inspire workers to work

both smarter and harder. Instead of firing someone,

great leaders know how to get their staff to do their

best.

§ A great leader is open toward learning; they seek wisdom and knowledge from everyday experiences.

§ A great leader does not fear doing what is right, and uses the right words at the right time.

§ A great leader respects people's differences and their opinions.

§ A great leader is willing to take the first step into an unknown challenge and knows how to help others do the same.

§ A great leader knows how to self-motivate.

§ A great leader makes people feel they are important and shows genuine appreciation toward other people.

§ A great leader will tackle tough assignments without complaining about how difficult the environment or situation is for them.

§ A great leader knows the value of preparation.

§ A great leader knows how to teach their knowledge to others; they are great mentors.

§ A great leader is not self-centered; they care about sharing the success with others.

§ A great leader is proactive in getting things done and is willing to take chances.

The Key To Being A Leader

Some of the most important characteristics of a leader are their ability to:

  • Provide others with vision
  • Motivate others to do a better job
  • Inspire people
  • Help others to become an innovator
  • Help others to become successful
  • Share in success
  • Recognize people on their accomplishments

Executive Summary: Successful leaders choose to lead and their skill or ability will determine the size of their business, company and even their position in the work place.


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