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Qualities of a Leader

August 5, 2008

From: Blair, H. G. (2007). Don't be a dead fish: dead fish always stink from the head first. Denver: Outskirts Press.

1. Effective Communications - the ability to have everyone on the team understand the objective or goal.
2. Knowledge -has the proper knowledge to lead the team and knows the job.
3. Empathy - identification with the understanding of the thoughts and feelings of others.
4. Organized - takes the time to plan and has the necessary resources at hand.
5. Integrity - honest in actions and sets a good example.
6. Positive Attitude - exhibits and displays attitude in a positive way.
7. Reliable - fit to be trusted, prompt, responsive and consistent.
8. Judgment - knowing when to act and knowing the consequences of that action.
9. Prioritize - to organize and handle in order of importance.
10. Decisive - making a decision when a decision is necessary.
11. Charisma- an exceptional ability to secure other people's devotion or loyalty (Blair, 2007, p.12-17).

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Created: 2008-12-06, Updated: 2009-01-08