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Characteristics of Outstanding Leaders
Characteristics of Outstanding Leaders
February 22, 1999
"HONEST and has a strong sense of INTEGRITY.
Conveys TRUSTWORTHINESS and WISDOM through actions.
Displays COMPETENCE, capability, and EXPERTISE.
Has a sense of mission with VISION and PURPOSE: A DREAM.
Shows COURAGE and is willing to stand alone for a worth principle.
Shows CARE and CONCERN for others.
Inspires POSITIVE, CREATIVE, DYNAMIC beliefs and activity.
LISTENS to others' for their perspectives and ideas.
Maintains the HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE.
Has LEGITIMACY and acceptance and serves as a role model.
Involves others by DELEGATING responsibility and power (Sieverdes, 1995, p.105)."
Reference: Sieverdes, C.M. (Ed.). (1995, January). Leadership and Community Development: Skills and Models. Palmetto Leadership, p. 105. Clemson University.
Do these characteristics describe you?
* Palmetto Leadership is available on loan at the OSU Leadership Center. A listing of all the Leadership Center's resources is available on our website www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~leaders
Created: 2009-01-06, Updated: 2009-01-18
