Characteristics of a good leader
A good leader is one who faithfully and consistently shows the
following characteristics: 1. Leads by example. 2. Democratic
and cooperative. 3. Highly motivated and able to motivate
others. 4. Compassionate. 5. Good Communicator. 6. Treat all
employees with respect, fairness and equity. 7. Concerned about
the welfare of employees. 8. Encourages employee participation
with positive feedback. 9. Encourages employee participation in
company's policies, practices and procedures. 10. Goal
directed-results driven. 11. Demonstrates good ethical and moral
behavior. 12. Recognizes and rewards good ideas from colleagues.
13. Expects and encourages performance from colleagues. 14.
Follows through on commitments made. 15. Communicate effectively
and professionally. 16. Informs colleagues' regarding
adjustments clearly and promptly. 17. Maintains open and active
communication with colleagues. 18. Exhibits good listening
skills. 19. Resolves conflicts fairly and without fear or favor.
20. Provides adequate feedback. 21. Provides positive persuasion
creating a state of physical, mental and social well- being. 22.
Effectively settles disciplinary problems. 23. Provides adequate
and timely information on promotions. 24. Individual differences
respected and appreciated. 25. Provides reasonable workloads.
26. Prompt in action and efficient in decision-making. 27.
Provides and supports opportunities for advancement of
employees. 28. Sound integrity. 29. Excellent imagination. 30.
Ability to adapt quickly to change. 31. Ability to administer
efficiently. 32. Capacity for abstract thought. 33. Good
analytical ability. 34. Willingness to work hard. 35. Art of
inspiring while informing. 36. Ability to always find time for
employees. 37. Problem solver. 38. Ability to create a vision
for others to follow. 39. Develop proper decision making
techniques. 40. Praise in public. 41. Criticize constructively
in private. Concentrate on correction, not blame. 42. Emphasize
skills, not rules. Judge results, not methods.