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Critical
Traits Needed To Be A Leader
By Dennis Sommer (www.dennissommer.com)
Managers are becoming obsolete and are being replaced
by leaders. The new manager must be an expeditor and leader
rather than an order giver. We have documented the skills
and abilities that are valued in leaders today.
1. Vision
Leaders have the ability to see things
as they should become. Defining the organization’s
direction, the leader defines the organization’s
future.
2. Communication
Leaders are able to get others to share
in their vision. They communicate in a clear and powerful
way. Whether in large meetings or personal discussions,
they never miss an opportunity to pass along their message.
3. Flexibility
Leaders are willing to learn. Leaders
will be committed to furthering their own knowledge as
well as making sure others keep up with the demand for
a better educated workforce.
4.
Action Oriented
Leaders know that it is not enough just
to gather up the good ideas of others. When new ways of
doing things can be implemented, putting them into action
will fall on the shoulders of the entire team.
5. Bottom Line Thinker
Leaders know the financial conditions
and limitations of the organization. Once they have the
same information as senior executives, it is expected
that they will reach the same decisions.
6.
Builds Rapport
Leaders let the person or group know they
understand their viewpoint, whether they agree or not.
7. Listening
Leaders have a mutual interest in the matter under discussion.
Letting the other party speak first shows they are thought
of as equals.
8.
Respect
Leaders do not talk at people, they communicate
with them. They treat them with respect. Do not patronize
them. Leaders help them remember that they have an equal
stake in finding an acceptable solution.
9.
Focus
Leaders focus on the emotional issues
that connect them with their followers. Leaders always
stress values shared by their employees, enlisting their
employees in a mission that gives their work purpose and
direction.
10.
Innovative
A leader can think on his or her feet.
In critical situations, they have to come up with the
answers, not look in textbooks.
11.
High Expectations
Leaders have found, higher expectations
from their workers, the better results achieved.
12. Passion
Leaders hate bureaucracy and all the nonsense
that comes with it.
13.
Change
Leaders stimulate and relish change. Do not become frightened
or paralyzed with fear. They see change as an opportunity,
not a threat.
14.
Energy
Leaders have an enormous amount of energy
and the ability to energize and invigorate others. They
understand speed as a competitive advantage and see the
total organizational benefits that can be derived from
a focus on speed.
15.
Support
Leaders surround themselves with competent,
responsible, and supportive people.
About The Author
- Dennis Sommer
 Dennis
Sommer is the founder and CEO of Executive Business Advisers,
a management consulting firm helping senior executives
maximize both sales and profit growth. Dennis specializes
in strategic planning, sales, marketing and operations
performance improvement.
Dennis is a highly
sought after author, keynote and seminar speaker on
sales, leadership and business best practices.
Contact Dennis at www.executivebusinessadvisers.com
or www.dennissommer.com
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