SunTzu8
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| 05 Jun 2011 11:46 AM |
The Top 10 Leadership Qualities By David Hakala on March 19, 2008
"Leadership can be defined as one's ability to get others to willingly follow. Every organization needs leaders at every level. Leaders can be found and nurtured if you look for the following character traits.
A leader with vision has a clear, vivid picture of where to go, as well as a firm grasp on what success looks like and how to achieve it. But it’s not enough to have a vision; leaders must also share it and act upon it. Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric Co., said, "Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision and relentlessly drive it to completion."
A leader must be able to communicate his or her vision in terms that cause followers to buy into it. He or she must communicate clearly and passionately, as passion is contagious.
A good leader must have the discipline to work toward his or her vision single-mindedly, as well as to direct his or her actions and those of the team toward the goal. Action is the mark of a leader. A leader does not suffer “analysis paralysis” but is always doing something in pursuit of the vision, inspiring others to do the same.
Integrity is the integration of outward actions and inner values. A person of integrity is the same on the outside and on the inside. Such an individual can be trusted because he or she never veers from inner values, even when it might be expeditious to do so. A leader must have the trust of followers and therefore must display integrity.
Honest dealings, predictable reactions, well-controlled emotions, and an absence of tantrums and harsh outbursts are all signs of integrity. A leader who is centered in integrity will be more approachable by followers.
Dedication means spending whatever time or energy is necessary to accomplish the task at hand. A leader inspires dedication by example, doing whatever it takes to complete the next step toward the vision. By setting an excellent example, leaders can show followers that there are no nine-to-five jobs on the team, only opportunities to achieve something great.
Magnanimity means giving credit where it is due. A magnanimous leader ensures that credit for successes is spread as widely as possible throughout the company. Conversely, a good leader takes personal responsibility for failures. This sort of reverse magnanimity helps other people feel good about themselves and draws the team closer together. To spread the fame and take the blame is a hallmark of effective leadership.
Leaders with humility recognize that they are no better or worse than other members of the team. A humble leader is not self-effacing but rather tries to elevate everyone. Leaders with humility also understand that their status does not make them a god. Mahatma Gandhi is a role model for Indian leaders, and he pursued a “follower-centric” leadership role.
Openness means being able to listen to new ideas, even if they do not conform to the usual way of thinking. Good leaders are able to suspend judgment while listening to others’ ideas, as well as accept new ways of doing things that someone else thought of. Openness builds mutual respect and trust between leaders and followers, and it also keeps the team well supplied with new ideas that can further its vision.
Creativity is the ability to think differently, to get outside of the box that constrains solutions. Creativity gives leaders the ability to see things that others have not seen and thus lead followers in new directions. The most important question that a leader can ask is, “What if … ?” Possibly the worst thing a leader can say is, “I know this is a dumb question ... ”
Fairness means dealing with others consistently and justly. A leader must check all the facts and hear everyone out before passing judgment. He or she must avoid leaping to conclusions based on incomplete evidence. When people feel they that are being treated fairly, they reward a leader with loyalty and dedication.
Assertiveness is not the same as aggressiveness. Rather, it is the ability to clearly state what one expects so that there will be no misunderstandings. A leader must be assertive to get the desired results. Along with assertiveness comes the responsibility to clearly understand what followers expect from their leader.
Many leaders have difficulty striking the right amount of assertiveness, according to a study in the February 2007 issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, published by the APA (American Psychological Association). It seems that being underassertive or overassertive may be the most common weakness among aspiring leaders.
A sense of humor is vital to relieve tension and boredom, as well as to defuse hostility. Effective leaders know how to use humor to energize followers. Humor is a form of power that provides some control over the work environment. And simply put, humor fosters good camaraderie.
Intrinsic traits such as intelligence, good looks, height and so on are not necessary to become a leader. Anyone can cultivate the proper leadership traits." (Hakala)
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| 05 Jun 2011 11:48 AM |
| TOO LONG; NOT ENOUGH USAGE OF THE SHIFT KEY; DIDN'T READ. |
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| 05 Jun 2011 11:49 AM |
| This could've been how VS got so BIG. |
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SunTzu8
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| 05 Jun 2011 11:50 AM |
It was not written by me. I lost my essay on leadership traits a while back. Did not bump it enough.
But, the traits are there for a reason. Anyone who can gain all of those traits, will be capable of being a great leader.
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| 05 Jun 2011 11:59 AM |
| I think is is good. All the HRs of all groups should read and try to have these things. |
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| 05 Jun 2011 12:03 PM |
Hey man! I just wanted to thank you so much for posting this insightful list on ROBLOX. Being an avid fan of David Hakala myself, I have always appreciated his leadership qualities and thought everyone on ROBLOX (a virtual online game) should exhibit them! I implore you to copy and paste more inspirational and educational articles - because I know I speak for us all when I say, "I can't find this information on my own, I need it too be copied and pasted to a ROBLOX forum thread".
/end sarcasm
kbye |
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| 05 Jun 2011 12:07 PM |
Some people will find this useful, some people will not read it, and other people will flame and troll it. This is roblox. And this thread is for people who will read it.
It is on topic, groups have leaders. |
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| 06 Jun 2011 03:30 PM |
I be seeing the truthz.
OH-WA-HAHAHA |
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| 06 Jun 2011 03:56 PM |
| Intresting. Read it all. Might need to work on some things. |
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| 06 Jun 2011 04:02 PM |
Yeah, it can be a guide to new leaders, those aspiring to be leaders, and even current leaders.
And this was not written by some teenager either, but by a respected author who had to research the topic. |
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| 10 Jun 2011 09:49 AM |
| Somewhat compliments what someone's poor leadership is by reading this to begin with, while also showing where they need improvement as well. |
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| 10 Jun 2011 09:51 AM |
| I use it as a guide, if I see something I do not fit, I work to change it, and be the best leader I can be. I am providing people with this ability as well. They should know what it takes to be a leader. |
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| 10 Jun 2011 09:52 AM |
| I'm glad I have the traits down. I just need to finish bases. >_> |
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| 10 Jun 2011 09:54 AM |
| That had nothing to do with what I just said, if that was directed at me anyways. Not sure. |
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