ecdp0066 - Five Traits of Good Leaders

FIVE TRAITS OF GOOD LEADERS

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Client - Leadership
Partnership - Inter / Intra-Agency and Multi-Disciplinary Cooperation [Team Building and Team Work]

Don't push too much. Encourage your team members to do more, but know when it's too much. The signs: flaring tempers, moodiness, sarcasm.
Exhibit good values. As a leader, your example will be followed -- whether you are trustworthy and committed or not.
Roll up your sleeves. Never be afraid to do what it takes to get the job done. Team members will respect you more when you work alongside them.
Serve others. "How can I help you?" is a good phrase for co-workers as well as clients. By helping your team succeed, you'll succeed as well.

Source: Leadership for the Front Lines, 24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06386, published in Communications Briefings, April 1997.

Gauging Morale. Asking employees if they agree or disagree with these statements can help you determine if you are doing all you can to maintain morale:

Around here, my opinions count.

Anyone who wants to become a leader and take on more responsibility has a chance to do so.

During the last six months, someone has talked to me about my personal development.

Source: Jack Stack, writing in Inc., 38 Commercial Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110, published in Communications Briefings, April 1997.

(Source: Pony Express, July-August 1997, p. 4)