CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADERSHIP Flashcards
The development of
___ is at the heart of our development
not just as leaders, but as human beings.
CHARACTER
Ask yourself whether your words and
actions match –– all the time
CHARACTER
____ doesn’t necessarily make character,
but it certainly does reveal it
Crisis
Every time a leader chooses character, he or
she becomes ___, even if that choice
brings _____ consequences
STRONGER
NEGATIVE
Most people think of this
as something mystical, almost undefinable.
CHARISMA
They think it’s a quality that comes at birth
or not at all. But that’s not true
CHARISMA
One way to make yourself the kind of
person who attracts others, is to “Put a ‘10’
on every person’s head.”
CHARISMA
One of the best things you can do for people
— is to expect the best of them
CHARISMA
True _____
inspires and attracts people. It shows them
that you have conviction.
▪ They will believe in you only if you believe in
your cause
COMMITMENT
It starts in the heart
Commitment
The only real measure of commitment is
Action
To cultivate this you need to show up every day,
keep improving, follow through with
excellence, accomplish more than expected
and inspire others.
Competence
You gain strength, ____,
and confidence by every experience in which
you really stop to look fear in the face
Courage
Courage deals with ____, not ____
Principle
Perception
If you don’t have the ability to see when to
stand up and the conviction to do it, you’ll
never be an effective leader.
Courage
can be
described as the ability to find the root of
the matter, and it relies on intuition as well
as rational thought.
Discernment
is an indispensable quality for
any leader who desires to maximize
effectiveness.
Discernment
The keys in focus are
Priorities and Concentration
Nothing speaks to others
more loudly or serves them better than
____ from a leader.
Generosity
True ____ isn’t an occasional event
Generosity
Cultivate the quality of ___ in your life
by being grateful for whatever you have,
don’t allow the desire for possessions to
control you and develop the habit of giving
Generosity
Leaders must show ____
by always looking for opportunities and being
ready to take action
Initiative
keep in mind that
you have two purposes for listening
Connect with people and learn
What makes it possible for
people who might seem ordinary to achieve
great things?
Passion