Have the courage to make unpopular decisions when they are required, & to make gut calls, even when they may not have all the information they would like to have.Ħ. Establish a relationship of trust with their people by being candid & transparent, keeping promises, & giving full credit to others for their accomplishments.ĥ. Instil the company’s vision, ensuring that everyone understands, lives, & breathes the vision, & creates a reward system to encourage & reinforce desired behaviors.Ĥ.
Relentlessly upgrade their team as they recruit & develop superb people, & then make full use of every opportunity to coach, evaluate, & build confidence.Ģ. Leaders, according to Jack Welch in his book Winning, must:ġ. The best leaders can mobilize others to achieve big outcomes by combining their efforts. While these are excellent traits, implementation is paramount. We mistakenly believe that leadership is all about excellent strategy, charisma, and intelligence.
Many articles on leadership perpetuate the myth of the great leader - a superhero-like figure who can overcome any crisis and fights daily for their team.
