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Key Traits ofSuccessful Leaders2014 Convention ofOhio State Chapter
Key Leadership TraitsApproachable/ Competent Make Others Feel Safe toSpeak-Up Make Decisions Avoid ProcrastinationCommunicatorInspirational /Motivational Communicate Expectations Lead by Example Measure & RewardPerformance Convey Positive Energy &Attitude Provide ContinuousFeedback Be a Great Teacher
Make Others Feel Safe to Speak-Up Encourage others to voicetheir opinions andconfidently share theirperspectives / points of view Create an approachableenvironment
Challenge People to Think Understand others’ mindsets, capabilities andareas for improvement Challenge others to think – stretch them to reachfor more Enable your team with tools to grow
Make Decisions Either facilitate the dialogue toempower others to reach astrategic conclusion or do ityourself Focus on “making things happen”at all times to sustain progress Know how to make decisionsquickly
Ask Questions, Seek Counsel Successful leaders have adeep thirst for knowledge– May not have the answers butknow where to get theanswers– Constantly seek to learn newthings– Committed to makingthemselves better through thewisdom of others
Problem Solve;Avoid Procrastination. Identify the issues & know how tothe root of the matterGood. but discoverhandleleaderssolving – Become proficient at problemhavewith heartdon’t procrastinateHeart Learn from, and don’t avoid,uncomfortable circumstances
Successful leaders are greatcommunicators– Be clear about performanceexpectations– Keep team focused– Identify those who need help toget ‘on track’ Remind others of theorganization’s core values andmission statement– Ensure the vision is properlytranslated and actionableobjectives are properly executed
Provide Continuous Feedback Pay attention to others– Offer insights shared along the way Provide feedback & welcomereciprocal feedback– Create trustworthy relationships withothers Understand the power ofperspective
Measure & Reward Performance Keep a strong “pulse” on performance Be aware of those who are the performancechampions Acknowledge hard work and efforts (nomatter the result) Never take consistent performers forgranted Be mindful of rewarding performers
Properly Allocate & Deploy TalentKnow yourtalent pooland how touse itDeploy theirunique skillsets based oncircumstancesActivate thecapabilities ofothers
Practice what youpreach Be mindful of youractions Be aware that othersare observing yourevery move
Convey Positive Energy & Attitude Create a positive and inspiringcultureI think whether you're Know how to set the tone andhavingthatsetbacksor not, thebring an attitudemotivatesroleactionof a leader is to alwaysothers to takedisplaya winning Don’t allowfailuresto disrupt attitude.momentum- Colin Powell
Be a Great Teacher
Invest in Relationships Invest in mutually beneficial relationshipsA goodis onelearn– Learn from othersandleaderhelp otherswho can tell another Share the successfor thosehowtotohelpreachbuildhis ormomentumheraround you potential; a greatis one whocan– Recognize theleadercontributionsof othersanother discover– Motivate teamhelpmembersthis potential for him orherself.- Bo Bennett
Genuinely Enjoy Responsibilities Enjoy the meaningful and purposeful impact youcan create Serving others can’t be accomplished unless yougenuinely enjoy what you doSuccessful leaders love being leaders
A leader has the vision andconviction that a dreamcan be achieved. Sheinspires the power andenergy to get it done.- Ralph Nader
Ask Questions, Seek Counsel Successful leaders have a . Good leaders have Heart Successful leaders are great communicators -Be clear about performance expectations -Keep team focused -Identify those who need help to get 'on track' Remind others of the
