Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 8

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 8

Are you a Chairman, President, CEO, Pastor, department head or project leader?  If you are or aspire to be, there are several highly critical attributes of good leadership.  From my experience I have learned that great leaders possess eight qualities:

8. Establish the organizational culture.

Not unlike a parent, great leaders lead by example and establish the organization’s culture.  This includes how we treat coworkers, appropriate language, elimination of gossip, putting internal and external customers first, a serving state of mind, and appropriate attitudes in the work place.

Ok leader, how do you measure up against this standard?  If it is missing from your present management style, include it today and you’ll begin to see results tomorrow. (Conclusion)

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 7

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 7

Are you a Chairman, President, CEO, Pastor, department head or project leader?  If you are or aspire to be, there are several highly critical attributes of good leadership.  From my experience I have learned that great leaders possess eight qualities:

7. Constantly checks progress against the plan.

Great leaders work from a written strategic plan no matter how small the project.  They constantly measure their progress in achieving stated objectives.  They are flexible and adjust the plan as needed. 

Ok leader, how do you measure up against this standard?  If it is missing from your present management style, include it today and you’ll begin to see results tomorrow. (To be continued.)

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 6

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 6

Are you a Chairman, President, CEO, Pastor, department head or project leader?  If you are or aspire to be, there are several highly critical attributes of good leadership.  From my experience I have learned that great leaders possess eight qualities:

6. Seek outside mentoring.

Whether through a trade or professional association, consultant or management coach, great leaders seek the advice of experts so that they can be their best.  This view from the outside will help the leader see what‘s needed and the next steps more clearly.

Ok leader, how do you measure up against this standard?  If it is missing from your present management style, include it today and you’ll begin to see results tomorrow. (To be continued.)

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 5

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 5

Are you a Chairman, President, CEO, Pastor, department head or project leader?  If you are or aspire to be, there are several highly critical attributes of good leadership.  From my experience I have learned that great leaders possess eight qualities:

5. Value the input of his/her team members.

Many times the best ideas and greatest wisdom comes from those working in the trenches.  Great leaders ask their team what they think and take their ideas seriously. 

Ok leader, how do you measure up against this standard?  If it is missing from your present management style, include it today and you’ll begin to see results tomorrow. (To be continued.)