With the help of the websites listed at the bottom I chose some of the most important qualities one should have to be a leader. It has always been hard to define exactly what a leader is so the best way I have found to do this is to define what qualities a leader should have. Although not all leaders may possess each one of this characteristics they should strive to. A leader does not have to be put into a leadership role to be able to step up and take on the leadership. Leader are not born they are created and transformed. I was not born to be trustworthy instead my parents taught me to learn what being a trustworthy person is. There are also many people that believe that they are a leader and many other people do not see them as one. It is a fine line to cross and there is one person in particular in our class that believes she is a leader but many people in the class find her annoying. Yes she does posses some of the leadership qualities such as high self esteem, has a vision, creative, dedicated to the job, and is assertive but she also posses the qualities of being unfair, manages more than she leads, and does not have humility. These three qualities tend to override her positive leadership qualities because it makes others annoyed with her. Leadership qualities are highly important to the simulations class because each group has to have a key leader to stand up and take on the responsibility. Without leaders in this class the class would be a complete chaos.
My Top 15 Qualities of a Well rounded Leader
- Inspire people to work towards a vision
- Be self aware and insightful about your impact on other
- Accept responsibilities for your actions
- Lead verses Manage
- Have high self esteem
- Has a vision
- Has integrity
- Dedication to the job and the employees
- Magnanimity- meaning giving credit where it is due
- Having humility
- Be Fair
- Be assertive
- Have a sense of humor
- Be creative
- Be Trustworthy
http://www.leadership-and-motivation-training.com/qualities-of-good-leadership.html
http://www.hrworld.com/features/top-10-leadership-qualities-031908/
A few months ago, at a leadership development Toronto camp held by a company called Robinson Leadership, I've found out that determination, honesty, courage, patience or loyalty are also important qualities of a great leader. If you possess these traits, you will definitely achieve success in your business and life.
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