FIVE QUALITIES OF A GREAT LEADER
The last two years of global uncertainty have unveiled what kind of leaders we have and are. This has been an unexpected gift because we see both what’s commendable and what’s missing. What defines excellent leadership? Do you recognize it when you see it??
?Empathy?
Great leaders see people for who they are, not just for what they do or give. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. This means acknowledging the stresses, fears, joys, and sorrows of our shared human experience.?
?Integrity?
Integrity is being whole and undivided. It’s being an example in all things, role modeling what you expect of others. As a familiar saying goes, “Integrity is who you are when no one is watching.”?
?Honesty?
Great leaders keep everyone informed of what is going on within an organization, be it good or bad. Honesty is manifested in personal behavior, decisions, and open communication.?
?Humility?
Excellent leaders are secure enough to admit what they don’t know. Humble leaders confront important issues without blaming others. They understand they are part of a structure bigger than themselves.??
?Trust?
All the leadership qualities above lead to trust. Great leaders earn the trust of the people who follow them by being accessible, supportive, and dependable. Trust is essential to motivate others and lead them through difficult situations.??
Let these challenging times mold you into the leader people need you to be. What do you think is the most important quality in a great leader??
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Product Owner | Digital Transformation | Business Analysis | Process Design & Automation | Customer Journeys
1 年I would like to add another one to the list 'Empowerment'. A great leader always 'Empowers' the team resulting in the higher satisfaction and confidence levels, a sense of ownership, better outcomes from the team
Head of Service Design & Delivery - Telecoms/Infrastructure/AI/M&A
1 年Great leaders are those who work as part of the team……support, listen, encourage and inspire and are open to feedback as well as providing guidance and steer
Architect/Urban Planner
1 年Great article... worth reading
building trust and transparency
1 年A great leader has integrity, humility and trust, leads by example, is transparent and approachable, empathetic, listens and communicates effectively, fosters teamwork, is open to feedback and always puts the team and organization first.