The following listings provide a good checklist of traits, characteristics, and attributes effect leaders should have or want to develop. Compare your leadership assets and talents with those discussed here to determine how current your leadership skills are. How are your critical thinking skills? Check out the listing devoted to developing and improving critical thinking skills. Also, see if you agree that leading a group is different from managing a group.
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By Micheal A. Prospero
- What's it like when your job depends on generating new ideas, inspiring others to do the same, and figuring out how to use the result? Creativity is the essence of business--and the elixir of these five leaders.
(Added: 15-Feb-2007 Hits: 247
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By n a
- To be an effective leader, you must develop skills in strategic thinking. Five criteria for critical thinking are listed here. Learn how critical thinking is a must-have skill for a leader.
(Added: 2-Feb-2007 Hits: 130
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By Dorene Lehavi Ph.D
- One defining attribute of an excellent leader is the ability to delegate. If you have not been successful with delegation you can learn what can be done differently. Also some tips are included to help you develop your delegation skills.
(Added: 20-Feb-2007 Hits: 138
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By Alan Williams
- Effective leadership is much sought after in both the private and public sectors. It's the competitive edge that every organization is looking for today.
(Added: 8-Nov-2007 Hits: 96
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By n a
- It is essential for leaders-in-training or developing leaders to become familiar with effective leadership traits. The importance of courage and integry is discussed in detail here.
(Added: 2-Feb-2007 Hits: 162
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By Jan B. King
- Great CEOs are great leaders. They know themselves and what they stand for. They have been called on all their lives as problem solvers because others know them to be fair and impartial. People respect their opinions and look to them for guidance. Great CEOs are mature as people. They can suffer disappointment more gracefully than others and give others credit for their achievements.
(Added: 20-Feb-2007 Hits: 137
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By Jan B. King
- See how insight, resourcefulness, courage, risk-taking, and foresight are The five defining characteristics of great chief executive officers.
(Added: 20-Mar-2007 Hits: 142
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By n a
- Do you know how to tell a good manager from a bad manager? The author shares his opinions between good and bad leaders. Find out what should the focus be for every great leader.
(Added: 28-Mar-2007 Hits: 143
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