3. Basic Leadership Traits
• Courteous and friendly… positive attitude
• On time
• Attendance
• Work ethic (can-do attitude)
• Communication (clear, concise, continuous)
• Socialization… networking
Face-to-face, social media, Facebook,
LinkedIn, etc.
4. Life Traits
• Learn and develop yourself
Invest in yourself/seek others to learn from
Leaders continuously improve
• Be responsible for outcomes – good & bad
Communicate “we” vs. “I”
• Foster collaboration and build trust
• Take risks (with caution)
May not always succeed
People learn from failing, rather than
succeeding
5. Leadership Traits
• Lead by example (integrity)
Do What You Say You’re Going To Do
• Have a Vision (and communicate it)
• Recognize others and show appreciation
There is no “I” in team
• Develop others. Mentor others & share your
skills
Model the behavior of good leaders
• Inspire others (different from motivation)
6. Humility
• Laugh at yourself
• Admit mistakes
“I was wrong.” “I apologize.”
• Use your heart vs. your head
7. Summary: 7 Leadership Skills
1. Humility
2. Inspire
3. Vision
4. DWYSYGTD
5. Improve – self & others
6. Collaboration & Trust
7. Recognize others
Great leaders are ultimately remembered by
the lives they touch and positive feelings
experienced by others.
