hen things go right and accept the blame when things go wrong
Self-confidence, including a willingness to surround themselves with subordinates with exceptional skills without being intimidated by them
Tact; and the ability and willingness to treat subordinates with respect.
A sense of duty, and a willingness to admit mistakes
Honesty and integrity; strength of character
The ability to remain alert and staying focused
The ability to make decisions quickly when necessary
A willingness to empower subordinates, combined with the ability to administer a system of rewards for superior performance and consequences for substandard performance fairly and impartiallyß
The ability to foster team cohesiveness, combined with a commitment to the development and success of subordinates
The ability to motivate employees; to make others feel important (Stephenson, 2002, 71).
Despite the old adage that leaders are born, leaders are more often than not made, not born. Leadership is developed by learning and refining a set of skills.
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