Five key leadership qualities

By Mike Morrison - Last updated: Saturday, May 23, 2009 - Save & Share - 8 Comments

1. Self awareness, self knowledge and awareness of limitations in self and others
2. Personal persistence and commitment
3. A desire and a willingness to go on learning
4. An ability to recognise, learn, and profit from failures and mistakes
5. A capacity to accept challenges and take risks

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Mike Morrison is a consultant and change agent specialising in developing skills in senior people to increase organizational performance. Mike is also founder & director of RapidBI, an organizational effectiveness consultancy.


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