| In today's world, it's important to possess positive | | | | Not his or her pocketbook or personal interest. |
| leadership traits in order to be an effective and | | | | Assertive. Taking charge is highly important; no |
| competent leader. As young people continue to | | | | one wants a leader who is too lax and not willing |
| vie for management and leadership positions it is | | | | to lead. A good leader is open, communicates |
| imperative that they enter the workforce with | | | | effectively and doesn't badger or use intimidation |
| the proper tools to help organizations succeed. | | | | to influence change. When you take the reins in a |
| Let's take a look at four must-have qualities for | | | | situation in a assertive and mature manner, it |
| good leadership. | | | | shows you're ready to face the issues with tact |
| Innovation/Creativity. When companies struggle | | | | and dignity while listening to all parties. |
| with unoriginal ideas or the dreaded brain drain | | | | Humor. It is so important to break the monotony |
| employees, leaders need to bring innovative and | | | | of those stiff board room meetings by inserting |
| creative approaches to the table; whether its | | | | some humor (of course only when appropriate), in |
| creating new business strategies, leadership | | | | those sessions. By engaging with your fellow |
| development programs or finding ways to | | | | co-workers and staff on a comical level, it allows |
| increase the bottom line every company can | | | | you to unite everyone on a basic, common |
| appreciate an innovative soul. A leader who can | | | | ground. Also, a good leader should be able to laugh |
| think outside the box, and present the idea in a | | | | at his or her mistakes, and make everyone feel |
| clear-cut manner is highly sought after and a | | | | comfortable. If you're overly serious, it makes |
| definite jewel to the company. If an individual | | | | everyone on edge. Just remember to test the |
| understands how to embrace innovation and | | | | waters when being funny and refrain from |
| come up with new and exciting approaches, they | | | | embarrassing or offending someone. |
| can truly take the company to a higher plateau. | | | | These four main qualities are great to have in |
| Ethical. An honest and ethical leader is one for the | | | | your professional arsenal as you grow as a leader; |
| keeping - one who doesn't cook the books, lie | | | | just remember these traits are highly sought |
| about statistics, or overstate or understate | | | | after and they are important to keep in mind |
| information. In order to keep companies in line, | | | | when developing your overall leadership potential. |
| the leader has to be straightforward and make | | | | © 2010, Janelle Howell Inc. All rights reserved. |
| decisions in the best interest of the organization. | | | | |