Seven Qualities Demonstrated by Inspired and Inspiring Leaders

Posted in Blog. Written by LSG on December 1st, 2009

Leadership is a word that seems so simple to define, while in reality there are so many facets to the concept of what makes a true “leader.” We recently read a great piece by Bob Gambone, a business coach and consultant based in Pittsburgh. We firmly agree with the qualities he feels the best leaders demonstrate.

In today’s economy, more than ever, business owners and executives need their managers and department heads to be leaders.

Here are seven qualities demonstrated by leaders:

1. Leaders are passionate and enthusiastic. Attitudes are contagious and your team leaders understand that they are role models.

2. Leaders model your company’s values and “walk the talk.”

3. Leaders pull their teams up the hill, face them, and don’t turn their backs. Old school managers push employees.

4. Leaders are not necessarily the best workers. They understand that the task is never more important than the customer.

5. Leaders develop others, place a high value on the “we,” and discourage the “I.”

6. Leaders understand when people need to be led and when to let people take the lead.

7. Leaders listen and provide positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.