10 Qualities of

Great Leaders

Qualities 1

They Form Personal ConnectionsEven in a crowded room, great leaders make people feel

like they’re having a one-on-one conversation, as if they’re the only person in the room that matters. And, for that moment, they are. Great leaders communicate on a very personal, emotional level. They never forget that there’s a flesh-and-blood human being standing in front of them.

Qualities 2

They are approachableYou know those people who only have time for you if you can do something for them? Great leaders truly believe that everyone, regardless of rank or ability, is worth their time and attention. They make everyone feel valuable because they believe that everyone is valuable..

Qualities 3

They are Confident but not arrogant

Great leaders are self-assured and very confident in themselves. Employees are naturally drawn to them, as they impart a strong sense of self-confidence. You know you possess this type of confidence when you don't shy away from challenges. Your confidence conveys a sense of calm during turbulent times, and great leaders do not waver once they commit to a course of action.

Qualities 4

They are Persuasive communicators

Great leaders are self-assured and very confident in themselves. Employees are naturally drawn to them, as they impart a strong sense of self-confidence. You know you possess this type of confidence when you don't shy away from challenges. Your confidence conveys a sense of calm during turbulent times, and great leaders do not waver once they commit to a course of action.

Qualities 5

They are Humble

Great leaders don’t act as though they’re better than you because they don’t think that they’re better than you. Rather than being a source of prestige, they see their leadership position as bringing them additional accountability for serving those who follow them.

Qualities 6

They are Even Keeled

When it comes to their own accomplishments and failures, great leaders take things in stride. They don’t toot their own horns, nor do they get rattled when they blow it. They savor success without letting it go to their heads, and they readily acknowledge failure without getting mired in it. They learn from both and move on.

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Qualities 7

They Demonstrate Integrity

 Great leaders inspire trust and admiration through their actions, not just their words. Many leaders say that integrity is important to them, but great leaders walk their talk by demonstrating integrity every day. Even a leader who oozes charm won’t be likable if that charm isn’t backed by a solid foundation of integrity..

Qualities 8

They Appreciate Potential

 Robert Brault said, “Charisma is not so much getting people to like you as getting people to like themselves when you’re around.” Great leaders not only see the best in their people, but they also make sure that everyone else sees it too. They draw out people’s talents so that everyone is bettering themselves and the work at hand...

Qualities 9

They have a Sense Of Purpose

 Whereas vision is a clear idea of where you’re going, a sense of purpose refers to an understanding of whyyou’re going there. People like to feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. Great leaders give people that feeling..

Qualities 10

Their Adherence to the Golden Rule +1

The Golden Rule—treat others as you want to be treated—assumes that all people are the same. It assumes that, if you treat your followers the way you would want a leader to treat you, they’ll be happy. It ignores that people are motivated by vastly different things. One person loves public recognition, while another loathes being the center of attention..

Bringing It All Together

Becoming a great leader doesn’t mean that you have to incorporate all of these traits at once. Focus on one or two

at a time; each incremental improvement will make you more effective. It’s okay if you “act“ some of these qualities at first. The more you practice, the more instinctive it will

become, and the more you’ll internalize your new leadership style.

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