Great leaders have vision, confidence, and authenticity.

Here are 22 of the top characteristics that exceptional leaders embody.

Who is a great leader that you admire? You may have thought of a historical figure like Dr. Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa or Nelson Mandela. Or perhaps someone you’ve worked with? Have you ever considered what would cause you to want to follow someone?  Many of us may say vision, confidence, decisiveness, and the ability to inspire action.  What about the ability to focus on one task at a time? Or being authentic and transparent?  Being positive and generous? Are these qualities of leadership that come top of mind for you?

Lucky for us, some of today’s greatest leaders have shared their top leadership characteristics. You can learn about those 22 leadership qualities and their words of wisdom here.

Do any of the qualities surprise you? What leadership qualities would you most like to embody? We’d love to hear from you!  Share your comments below.

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