| Many people are interested in answering the | | | | 4. Guided by Heart, passion and compassion |
| question: "What makes a great leader?". What | | | | "They are as guided by qualities of the heart, by |
| would you answer to that question? There are | | | | passion, and compassion, as they are by qualities |
| many lists of these traits written by others. | | | | of the mind." |
| These are quotes taken from an article by Bill | | | | 5. Recognize their shortcomings "Authentic leaders |
| George former chairman and CEO of Medtronic. | | | | use their natural abilities, but they also recognize |
| According to him the most important trait is to | | | | their shortcomings and work hard to overcome |
| be yourself! As you will see many of the traits of | | | | them." |
| leadership require a great degree of self | | | | 6. Lead with Purpose "They lead with purpose, |
| knowledge. Great leaders know themselves so | | | | meaning and values." |
| they can be themselves. | | | | 7. Build Enduring Relationships "They build enduring |
| 1. Authenticity "After years of studying leaders | | | | relationships with people." |
| and their traits, I believe that leadership begins | | | | 8. Clear Where They Stand "Others follow them |
| and ends with authenticity." | | | | because they know where they stand." |
| 2. Desire to Serve Others "Authentic leaders | | | | 9. Refuse to Compromise "When principles are |
| genuinely desire to serve others through their | | | | tested, they refuse to compromise." |
| leadership." | | | | 10. Develop Themselves "Authentic leaders are |
| 3. Empowering People "They are more interested | | | | dedicated to developing themselves because they |
| in empowering the people they lead to make a | | | | know that becoming a leader takes a lifetime of |
| difference than they are in power, money, or | | | | personal growth. |
| prestige for themselves." | | | | |