Thursday, August 16, 2007

TRAITS WITH POSITIVE IMPLICATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP

TRAITS WITH POSITIVE IMPLICATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP

1. Energy and adjustment or stress tolerance: Physical vitality and emotional resilience.

2. Pro-social power motivation: A high need for power exercised primarily for the benefit of others.

3. Achievement orientation: need for achievement, desire to excel, drive to success, willingness to assume responsibility, concern for task objectives.

4. Emotional maturity: Well-adjusted, does not suffer from sever psychological disorders.

5. Self-confidence: General confidence in self and in the ability to perform the job of a leader.
6. Integrity: Behavior consistent with espoused values; honest, ethical, trustworthy.

7. Perseverance or tenacity: Ability to overcome obstacles; strength of will.

8. Cognitive ability, intelligence, and social intelligence: ability to gather, integrate, and interpret information; intelligence; understanding of social setting.

9. Task-relevant knowledge: knowledge about the company, industry, and technical aspects.

10. Flexibility: Ability to respond appropriately changes in the setting.

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