Great leaders are willing, capable and eager to positively influence, empower and inspire others. They are role models of the behaviors that the organization wants to embrace in order to remain relevant, competitive and successful.
How do you recognize a leader?
A good leader should have integrity, self-awareness, courage, respect, empathy, and gratitude. They should be learning agile and flex their influence while communicating and delegating effectively. See how these key leadership qualities can be learned and improved at all levels of your organization.
How do you define a great leader?
A leader is someone who can see how things can be improved and who rallies people to move toward that better vision. Leaders can work toward making their vision a reality while putting people first. Just being able to motivate people isn't enough — leaders need to be empathetic and connect with people to be successful.