8 Attributes Of A Leader!

There are many, many styles of persona a great Leader may have. I've met many Leaders of several types and in one way or the other their personality, character, and/or tenacity has always made an impression on me, more positively than not. And, I have certainly met or worked closely with the not so positive types at times, but as we are our own individuals, I still believe there are core attributes that EVERY Leader should hold to maintain the title of Leader. You may certainly agree and want to add a few more.


1. UNWAVERING COURAGE: Based upon knowledge of self, and of one's occupation. No follower wishes to be dominated by a leader who lacks self-confidence and courage. No intelligent follower will be dominated by such a leader very long.

2. SELF-CONTROL:. The man who cannot control himself, can never control others. Self-control sets a mighty example for one's followers, which the more intelligent will emulate.

3. A KEEN SENSE OF JUSTICE: Without a sense of fairness and justice, no leader can command and retain the respect of his followers.

4. DEFINITENESS OF DECISION: The man who wavers in his decisions, shows that he is not sure of himself. He cannot lead others successfully.

5. DEFINITENESS OF PLANS: The successful leader must plan his work, and work his plan. A leader who moves by guesswork, without practical, definite plans, is comparable to a ship without a rudder. Sooner or later he will land on the rocks.

6. A PLEASING PERSONALITY: No slovenly, careless person can become a successful leader. Leadership calls for respect. Followers will not respect a leader who does not grade high on all of the factors of a Pleasing Personality.

7. WILLINGNESS TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY: The successful leader must be willing to assume responsibility for the mistakes and the shortcomings of his followers. If he tries to shift this responsibility, he will not remain the leader. If one of his followers makes a mistake, and shows himself incompetent, the leader must consider that it is he who failed.

8. COOPERATION: The successful leader must understand, and apply the principle of cooperative effort and be able to induce his followers to do the same. Leadership calls for POWER, and power calls for COOPERATION.


I believe these are just a few attributes Business Owners, Independant Agents, and Entreprenuers should maintain on a consistent basis to influence our success as we provide service to our Customers and Clients in a positive manner to be a GREAT Leader!