Are you leading your team by saying, “Go!!!” which is defined as a BOSS…. Or are you leading your team by saying, “Let’s Go!!!” which is defined as a LEADER….

Have you ever asked yourself, “What qualities or characteristics would I use to describe someone who Rocks as a Leader?” These are the Top 33 list of Leadership Qualities identified by a group of City Leaders during a recent customized program to enhance their organization’s communication and leadership ability. 

As you read the list, rate yourself in each quality or characteristic to highlight where you need to be a catalyst to change, modify or validate.  Every day is a New Beginning!

0 – Never 

1 – Sometimes 

2 – Always 

  • Motivate and encourage others
  • Integrity
  • Honestly Cares
  • Consistent
  • Ability to make a difference on unpopular decisions
  • Patient
  • Multi-culturally Literate
  • Receptive
  • Approachable
  • Clear and Concise
  • Passionate
  • Visionary
  • Transparent
  • Lead by Example
  • Decisive
  • Flexible
  • Empathetic
  • Confident
  • Good Listener
  • Perceptive
  • Regular Interaction with Team
  • Honest
  • Compassionate
  • Not Micro-managed
  • Treat Everyone with Respect
  • Leading for Others
  • Servant Leadership
  • Raising Personal Expectations
  • Advance Planning
  • Self-Reflection
  • Inclusiveness
  • Empowerment
  • Knowledge