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3 Characteristics of a Great Leader

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Some people were born natural leaders simply because they possess three key characteristics that allow them to be successful in leadership roles. Check out these essential characteristics of a great leader below to see if you have what it takes.

  1. Lead When You Have To: A good leader knows when it’s time to lead and when not to. They don’t always feel the need to take charge, but will take a look at the situation and assess what needs to be done.
  2. Have a Sense of Humor: Team morale becomes more important than ever when things start to go wrong. Leaders need to have the ability to keep everyone motivated, even when you’ve just lost a major client. While mistakes may have been made, a great leader will get his or her team laughing about what may have happened, which helps to keep productivity up and ensures team members aren’t scared of their boss.
  3. Let Your Morals Guide You: The business world can often be on morally shaky ground, making executives choose between a big pay check and the high road. A really great leader is one that knows his or her morals and stands by them. This person isn’t easily swayed by less than moral opportunities and has strong integrity.

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