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Traits Successful Leaders Possess

Improving leadership skills increases the performance of those you work with and enhances your opportunities (and the opportunities of those you lead) for advancement within a company.

As a leadership communications coach I have identified 18 traits successful leaders possess. Over the next few months I would like to discuss a few of these key traits that can help you grow and develop as a leader.

Today let’s talk about Consistency.

Don't be a tyrant one day and a pussycat the next. Flip-flopping between styles confuses employees. Also make decisions consistently. Those that look to you for leadership must know what to expect on a daily basis.

We connect with some workers better than others. Try not to let the relationship taint your response. Treat all employees equally. Enforce company policies fairly. It is more difficult with the co-workers who are different than you. Remember to not to take things personally. When you take things personally it shifts how you react/respond, thus moving you away from being consistent.

Next time I will talk about Initiating.

Do you have any successes or questions about been consistent as a leader? Let me know and I will share them with my readers. E-mail me click here - E-mail Patrick

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Jim Canterucci said…
Patrick, inconsistencies in the leader is probably the biggest complaint I hear from middle managers and front line employees. And it causes them the biggest problem.

If the leader can create an environment that allows discussion and open airing of opinions, the leader can influence, see resistance and adjust.

But if it's all top down, when the leader sees resistance to their ideas (orders), they have a tendency to overreact.

Jim Canterucci
http://blog.mypersonalbrilliance.com
Thu Aug 14, 02:56:00 PM 2008
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