Psychologists are forever trying to “type” individual behavior; some call this personality. Leaders can be seen in as many different personality types as there are inventories to classify them. Who leads and why (or why not) is a never ending fascinatng study.
Here, the goal is not to do personality typing. Rather lets look at what are the general characteristics that real leaders have in common.
Peope in authority generally have one of two approaches: in one case they drive those in their charge; they leverage their position to exert power. In the other, opposite case, they do not need any kind of decreed role, for they lead people by who they are and by where they are going. People love to follow such. Enough said.
So what personality traits do leaders generally have in common?
1. Appreciative Curiosity: They are contiually developing an ougoing interest and warmth for those who follow them (and also toward those who don’t).
2. Fun Filled: They are charged with zest and energy becaue they are in harmony with their purpose and mission. Laughter and humour is a constant.
3. Constant Learner: They have nearly always embraced humility; patience, compassion and modesty characterize their interactions.
4. Rooted in Self: They are strong, confident, and courageous; mistakes do not deter such.
5. Purposeful: vision, drive and enthusiasm is deeply embedded wihin them.
Leadership is about a PURE HEART, that ever growing CHARACTER inside – - such reveals itself in everthing leaders say and do.
This is an awesome subject
When we do things from the heart which then creates positive energy We become more confident which helps to shape our character.
We are always trying to impress each other. What’s impressive is when we don’t.