- Courage: Vulnerability and failure are seen as growth opportunities for our leader. He or she knows how to fall down and feel the way back into the game.
- Approachability: Our leader is human and relatable. No topic is off limits if it advances the culture of the workplace.
- Open-mindedness: Teachers learn from their students. Our leader is eternally curious about the brilliance hidden within his or her team.
- Poise: Like the calm and collected flight attendant during turbulence, we want our leader to telegraph composure in a crisis.
- Clarity: The greater the complexities, the better our leader is able to synthesize variables, create simplicity, and act decisively.
- Optimism: Balanced with realism, our leader holds a vision for a brighter future and can identify the steps, talent, and resources needed to get there.
- Wisdom: Whether through innate intelligence or rigorous learning, our leader has a grasp of the big picture and is nimble in adapting to new situations with insight and grace.
Effective leaders understand where they are on the learning curve. They know their role on the team and savor the view of the organization through the lens of their teammates. They feed their strengths and manage their weaknesses. They employ the right mentors for each stage of their leadership development. Would you follow this leader?
