Character Traits of an Effective Business Leader

Nobody ever said that being a good and effective leader was an easy role.. Here is a list of the key traits that go towards being one.

- Integrity, honesty, loyalty & resposibility

- Creative & Visionary

- Knowledge of own Strengths & Weaknesses

- Humble but confident

- Never sends mixed messages

- Effective communicator

- Patient

- Passionate

- Perseverance power

- Self-motivation

- Able to say 'no' when required

- Experienced

- Able to teach

- Optimistic in character

- Adaptable

- Assertive powers

- Able to inspire others

- Organized

- Respects self and respects others

- Praises others for work well done

- Great listener

- Delegates & trusts others

- Friendly

- Decisive

- Self-aware

- Dedicated

- Knows when to forgive

- Mediates conflicts

- Resourceful

- Pro-active

- Diplomatic

- Energetic & Productive

- Inquisitive in detail

- Willing to consider changes

- Willing to take risks

- Efficient

- Prepared to accept and admit own faults

- Able to plan & set goals

- Assess past successes & failures

- Builds consensus

- Overcomes setbacks

- Stands for personal values & beliefs

- Understands their limitations

- Assumes responsibility

- Ability to give & receive feedback

- Willing to trust feelings & intuition

- Personable

- Always rallies troups around the flag