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Mar 30, 2011

17 Qualities of a Good Leader

Trustworthy, honest and reliable A good leader has an exemplary character
Passionate and Dedicated A good leader is enthusiastic about their work or cause
Confident A good leader inspires confidence in others
Focused A good leader needs to function in an orderly and purposeful manner in situations of uncertainty
Patient A good leader is tolerant, calm, composed and steadfast to the main purpose.
Analytical thinker A good leader is able to think analytically, he breaks objectives into measurable steps
Proactive A good leader is committed to excellence, thinks ahead.
Consistet A good leader should not display inconsistency to avoid confounding others
Motivator A magnanimous leader ensures that credit for successes is spread as widely as possible throughout the company
Effective communicator A good leader should possess the qualityies of good communication
Organized A good leader should always work in an organized manner so that he is able to offer support to his people in times of crisis or difficulty
Open minded A good leader is able to listen to new ideas, even if they do not conform to the usual way of thinking.
Creative A good leader is able to think differently, to get outside of the box that constrains solutions
Fair A good leader deals with others consistently and justly
Assertive A good leader must be assertive to get the desired results explained clearly without any misunderstanding to his team.
Energitic An effective leader knows how to use humor to energize followers, humor fosters good camaraderie
Decision maker A good leader is able to make good decisions at all events