Traits of a Good Leader
Compiled by the Santa Clara University and the Tom Peters Group:
o Honesty - Display sincerity, integrity, and candor in all leader’s actions. Deceptive behavior will not inspire trust.
o Competent – A leader actions should be based on reason and moral principles. Do not make decisions based on childlike emotional desires or feelings.
o Forward-looking Set goals and have a vision of the future. The vision must be owned throughout the organization. Effective leaders envision what they want and how to get it. They habitually pick priorities stemming from their basic values.
o Inspiring - Display confidence in all that oneself do. By showing endurance in mental, physical, and spiritual stamina, one will inspire others to reach for new heights. Take charge when necessary.
o Intelligent - Read, study, and seek challenging assignments.
o Fair-minded - Show fair treatment to all people. Prejudice is the enemy of justice. Display empathy by being sensitive to the feelings, values, interests, and well-being of others.
o Broad-minded - Seek out diversity.
o Courageous - Have the perseverance to accomplish a goal, regardless of the seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Display a confident calmness when under stress.
o Straightforward - Use sound judgment to make a good decision at the right time.
o Imaginative - Make timely and appropriate changes in your thinking, plans, and methods. Show creativity by thinking of new and better goals, ideas, and solutions to problems. Be innovative
Compiled by the Santa Clara University and the Tom Peters Group:
o Honesty - Display sincerity, integrity, and candor in all leader’s actions. Deceptive behavior will not inspire trust.
o Competent – A leader actions should be based on reason and moral principles. Do not make decisions based on childlike emotional desires or feelings.
o Forward-looking Set goals and have a vision of the future. The vision must be owned throughout the organization. Effective leaders envision what they want and how to get it. They habitually pick priorities stemming from their basic values.
o Inspiring - Display confidence in all that oneself do. By showing endurance in mental, physical, and spiritual stamina, one will inspire others to reach for new heights. Take charge when necessary.
o Intelligent - Read, study, and seek challenging assignments.
o Fair-minded - Show fair treatment to all people. Prejudice is the enemy of justice. Display empathy by being sensitive to the feelings, values, interests, and well-being of others.
o Broad-minded - Seek out diversity.
o Courageous - Have the perseverance to accomplish a goal, regardless of the seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Display a confident calmness when under stress.
o Straightforward - Use sound judgment to make a good decision at the right time.
o Imaginative - Make timely and appropriate changes in your thinking, plans, and methods. Show creativity by thinking of new and better goals, ideas, and solutions to problems. Be innovative