The 4 Qualities of a Great Leader
What is a great leader? Leadership is defined differently by everyone; but at the Delphi Group, we have four top characteristics:
1. The ability to inspire others to do great things by:
- Having a compelling vision of how things could be
- Challenging the status quo
- Creating the conditions that others find motivating
- Investing in others by developing them
- Communicating
2. The ability to lead change in a way that creates ownership by:
- Setting Direction
- Building Capability
- Generating Commitment
- Serving Clients, Customers, other Stakeholders
3. The ability to get things done:
- Thinking Strategically
- Thinking Systemically
- Problem-Solving
- Resolving Differences Constructively
4. Modeling the behaviors you want of others:
- Authenticity
- Courage
- Perseverance
- Openness
