Ten qualities leaders need

By Mike Morrison - Last updated: Thursday, April 23, 2009 - Save & Share - 5 Comments

1. Broad education
2. Boundless curiosity
3. Belief in people and teamwork
4. Boundless enthusiasm
5. Willingness to take risks
6. Devotion to long-term growth rather than short-term profit
7. Commitment to excellence
8. Readiness
9. Virtue
10. Vision

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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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Time April 23, 2009 at 10:59

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Comment from JasonWilton
Time April 24, 2009 at 04:35

I was just about to add “the ability to inspire” to that list. Then I considered the possibility that trait would naturally be apparent in anyone who met the other ten traits. Nice list, btw.

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