What is a Leadership?

Leadership is the ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish important goals.  When a leader can get individuals or groups to work well together to accomplish objectives, she or he is an effective leader.

Characteristics of Effective Leaders

Characteristics

Description

Understanding

Respecting the feelings and needs of the people they work with

Initiative

Having the ambition and motivation to get work done without being asked.

Dependability

Following through on commitments.

Judgment

Making decisions

Objectivity

Looking at all sides of an issue before making a decision

Confidence

Being willing to make decisions and take responsibility for the results.

Stability

Not being too emotional or unpredictable.

Cooperation

Working well with others, recognizing others’ strengths, and helping to develop effective group relationships.

Honesty

Being ethical in decision-making and treatment of others.

Courage

Willing take reasonable risks and make unpopular decisions.

Communication

Able to listen, speak, and write effectively.

Intelligence

Having the knowledge and understanding needed to perform well.