You dare stand with men and women of character. But, protect yourself from leaders who love position, rely on authority, and need admiration.
Character invites respect and loyalty.
5 ways to spot leaders with character:
- Under authority.
- Fully embrace organizational values.
- Speak well of those in authority.
- Supportive of board decisions.
- Publicly stand with decision where there was private disagreement.
- Able to press through resistance.
- Tenacious when it comes to excellence.
- Willing to suffer for principle without retaliation.
- Serving others when it would be easier to serve self.
- Prepared to disadvantage self for a higher cause.
- Open to correction.
- Willing to acknowledge wrong.
- Passionate about improvement.
- Open with ideas they’re learning.
- Passionate about next steps.
- Haven’t arrived.
- Not self-sufficient.
- Provide second chances.
- Trust others who have expertise.
- Emotionally steady.
- No tantrums.
- Openness to suggestion.
- Curious regarding disagreement.
A leader with character believes success is about others.
What do you look for in leaders with character?