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.)

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 4

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 4

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:

4. Give responsibility only with authority.
Team members need authority and independence to make decisions.  Without authority they will be unsuccessful and become frustrated and discouraged.
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 # 3

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 3

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:

3. Affirming those serving with him/her.

Leadership tells team members about their positive qualities and praises their accomplishments.  Such affirmation will raise the team’s performance to the next level.  Great leaders place people ahead of results, direct their improvement, and deal with workplace problems swiftly.

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.)