If you were asked to sit down and make a list of the qualities some of the best leaders you’ve ever had all possessed what would your list look like? Here is Ron Edmondson’s list.
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Originally posted by Ron Edmondson
All my life I’ve been a wisdom seeker. I have had some great leadership influence in my life. Beginning with my high school principal when I was student body president and a man in retail who took interest in me in college, I’ve been blessed with good role models.
Looking back, the best leaders I ever had shared some common traits.
Ten Common Traits among the Best Leaders I Ever Had
1. Believed in me more than I believed in myself.
2. Were available to me when I needed them.
3. Asked good questions of me.
4. Challenged me to be better than I thought I could be.
5. Encouraged my dreams, while equally providing for me a sense of reality.
6. Had a character worthy of following.
7. Were skillful and competent, but not arrogant or self-serving.
8. Continued to learn personally.
9. Were visionary and challenged mediocrity.
10. Kept their word, but didn’t over-commit themselves.
Would you add any to my list from the best leaders in your life?
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