Essential Leadership Traits

Steven McGugan

#1The pledge to not live a life caught up in the small

details. A lot of people live their lives staying in their house, paying their mortgages, and earning enough to eat. The earn enough to get by and are not concerned with anything else. Instead, a leader thinks about what

he can do to improve the future of their nation. There are many issues to be solved around the world, and a leader pledges to fix these problems to make the world a better

place for everyone.

#2A leader must have a vision. From day one, a leader

should know his goals and a clear vision of where they are trying to take their company or organization. They subsume their egos and individual desires for a larger

goal.

#3A leader must have a voice. The way in which a leader

conveys his message to the public is of utmost importance. A leader has to be heard and listened to so

that they can get other people associated with the cause.

#4A leader must have passion. Passion is important

because passion shows and people follow passion. Without passion, a leader would not be able to engage

others as easily and continue growth in the cause.

#5

A leader must build a team. This is essential simply because large change cannot happen alone.

#6

A leader must have a backbone. A backbone is associated with strength, and it is vital for a leader to have his complete vision, control the situation, and fend off

any unwanted distractions.

#7 A leader must listen. A leader should know what they want to accomplish and where they want to go; however, they should have an open mind for alternatives to obtaining the change they want to

see in the world.

#8A leader must have emotional intelligence.

Understanding human emotions and different people’s values is essential in understanding who

to work with and an overall emotional understanding of your goal.

#9

Finally, a leader must accept and promote diversity. A leader’s goal is for everyone, so it is important for a leader to create an

environment in which everyone feels included.