Are you leading your team by saying, “Go!!!” which is defined as a BOSS…. Or are you leading your team by saying, “Let’s Go!!!” which is defined as a LEADER….
Have you ever asked yourself, “What qualities or characteristics would I use to describe someone who Rocks as a Leader?” These are the Top 33 list of Leadership Qualities identified by a group of City Leaders during a recent customized program to enhance their organization’s communication and leadership ability.
As you read the list, rate yourself in each quality or characteristic to highlight where you need to be a catalyst to change, modify or validate. Every day is a New Beginning!
0 – Never
1 – Sometimes
2 – Always
- Motivate and encourage others
- Integrity
- Honestly Cares
- Consistent
- Ability to make a difference on unpopular decisions
- Patient
- Multi-culturally Literate
- Receptive
- Approachable
- Clear and Concise
- Passionate
- Visionary
- Transparent
- Lead by Example
- Decisive
- Flexible
- Empathetic
- Confident
- Good Listener
- Perceptive
- Regular Interaction with Team
- Honest
- Compassionate
- Not Micro-managed
- Treat Everyone with Respect
- Leading for Others
- Servant Leadership
- Raising Personal Expectations
- Advance Planning
- Self-Reflection
- Inclusiveness
- Empowerment
- Knowledge