Pre-Work

Characteristics of an Admired Leader

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We look for many special qualities in our leaders. Our research indicates that the attributes listed below account for most of these qualities. From this list of twenty attributes, please select the seven you most look for in a leader—in someone whose direction you would willingly follow. Just select the seven items; there’s no need to rank or rate them.

Ambitious
(aspiring, hard-working, striving)

Broad-Minded
(open-minded, flexible, receptive, tolerant)

Caring
(appreciative, compassionate, concerned, loving, nurturing)

Competent
(capable, proficient, effective, gets the job done, professional)

Cooperative
(collaborative, team player, responsive)

Courageous
(bold, daring, fearless, gutsy)

Dependable
(reliable, conscientious, responsible)

Determined
(dedicated, resolute, persistent, purposeful)

Fair-Minded
(just, unprejudiced, objective, forgiving, willing to pardon others)

Forward-Looking
(visionary, foresighted, concerned about the future, has sense of direction)

Honest
(truthful, has integrity, trustworthy, has character, trusting)

Imaginative
(creative, innovative, curious)

Independent
(self-reliant, self-sufficient, self-confident)

Inspiring
(uplifting, enthusiastic, energetic, humorous, cheerful, optimistic, positive about future)

Intelligent
(bright, smart, thoughtful, intellectual, reflective, logical)

Loyal
(faithful, dutiful, unswerving in allegiance, devoted)

Mature
(experienced, wise, has depth)

Self-Controlled
(restrained, self-disciplined)

Straightforward
(direct, candid, forthright)

Supportive
(helpful, offers assistance, comforting)

The Leadership Challenge Workshop, Fifth Edition
Copyright © 2017 by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner.
Reproduced by permission of The Leadership Challenge®
A Wiley Brand
www.leadershipchallenge.com.

Pre-work administered by FlashPoint Leadership Consulting.