A Template for Excellence - 5 Tips for Leaders

The Qualities of Effective Leaders

by Steve Kaye

Years ago I asked an audience to describe the ideal leader. Here's their answer.

Leaders Think Forward.

They look into the future. The farther they see, the greater their impact. They inspire others to work for their vision by telling others how it produces success for them. As they approach their vision, and learn more about how it fits into the present, they move the vision further out into the future.

Leaders Move Forward.

They make decisions quickly based on the information available at the time. They equate procrastination to stagnation. They take risks, knowing that risks produce mistakes. Then they learn from their mistakes and make corrections.

Leaders Model Goodness.

They exercise the highest forms of personal maturity. They know themselves and they take appropriate measures to manage their actions and behavior. They seek out and promote the good in everything. They tell the truth, even when it requires courage to do so. They are honest, truthful, and fair.

Leaders Serve Others.

They do what is best for the organization and the people in it. They place other's success above their own.

Leaders Teach Others.

They set high expectations that cause change and growth in others. They help others improve, even to the extent of creating performance that is superior to their own.

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