Because I What are the Top Leadership Traits we look for in our leaders? While looking for some material for a forthcoming leadership development programme, I discovered an interesting article and results on top leadership traits. In 2006 in Minneapolis Police Department undertook some research looking at Leadership Traits in their officers. The analysis of the data shows frequency of mention by other officers. The top 15 positive and negative traits mentioned are listed below.While not … [Read more...] about Top Leadership Traits – Positive and negative
Five rare signs of a leader
1. Walks the talk 2. See strengths 3. Approaches others with unconditional positive self regard 4. Positively influences conversations and relationships 5. Creates an appreciative contextMalone … [Read more...] about Five rare signs of a leader
5 personal qualities of a leader
1. Authenticity 2. Integrity 3. Will 4. Self-belief 5. Self-awarenessMalcolm Higgs … [Read more...] about 5 personal qualities of a leader
Five skills for real leadership
1. Difficult learning 2. Maximising energy 3. Resonant simplicity 4. Multiple focus 5. Mastering inner senseWhite, Hodgson and Crainer … [Read more...] about Five skills for real leadership
The big five leadership personality factors
1. Extroversion 2. Agreeableness 3. Conscientiousness 4. Emotional stability 5. Openness to experienceStuart Tubbs … [Read more...] about The big five leadership personality factors
Five indicators of leadership
Five indicators of leadership 1. Predicting 2. Visioning 3. Assessing 4. Designing 5. CommunicatingValarie Washington … [Read more...] about Five indicators of leadership
Nine things Tom Peters sees in leaders, that they are…
1. Manipulative 2. Symbol-conscious 3. Dictatorial about the dream 4. Narrow-minded 5. Punitive 6. Mistrustful 7. Wily 8. Power mad 9. Performance-mindedTom Peters … [Read more...] about Nine things Tom Peters sees in leaders, that they are…
Six characteristics most admired in leaders
1. Honesty 2. Forward looking 3. Inspiring 4. Competence 5. Fair-minded 6. SupportiveKouzes and Posner … [Read more...] about Six characteristics most admired in leaders
Six dimensions of leadership
Six dimensions of leadership1. Vision and articulation 2. Sensitivity to member needs 3. Unconventional behaviour 4. Taking personal risks 5. Environmental sensitivity 6. Not maintaining the status quo … [Read more...] about Six dimensions of leadership
Eight negative leadership characteristics
Eight negative leadership characteristics1. Unreliable 2. Untrustworthy 3. Uncooperative 4. Irresponsible 5. Lazy 6. Inefficient 7. Disloyal 8. No potential … [Read more...] about Eight negative leadership characteristics
Seven quantum skills for leaders
Seven quantum skills for leadersa. Seeing - seeing intentionally b. Thinking - thinking paradoxically c. Knowing - knowing intuitively d. Feeling - feeling vitally alive e. Acting - acting responsibly f. Trusting - trusting life’s process g. Being - being in relationshipsShelton and Darling … [Read more...] about Seven quantum skills for leaders
Four Leadership Types
There are as many types to leading as there are leaders. Brown and Thornborrow give us their unique take on leadership types: Four Leadership Types 1. Directive 2. Supportive 3. Participative 4. Achievement orientedBrown and Thornborrow What do these four leadership types mean to you? Is this a part of your leadership development strategy? … [Read more...] about Four Leadership Types
Eight leadership ‘must have’
1. Makes it happen and sees it through 2. Leads for performance 3. Champions team working 4. Builds and delivers the vision 5. Creates a learning culture 6. Pioneers new approaches 7. Enables a culture of open communication 8. Focuses on customers … [Read more...] about Eight leadership ‘must have’
