1. Lecture 3. Key Characteristics of a Leader:
1. Integrity – The quality of being honestand havingstrongmoral principles.
2. Competent – Having the necessary ability ,authority,skill,and knowledge,
3. Forward-looking Set goals andhave a vision of the future. The vision mustbe owned
throughouttheorganization.Effective leadersenvision what they want and how to
get it. They habituallypick priorities stemming from their basic values.
4. Inspiring - Display confidence in all that you do. By showingendurance in mental,
physical, and spiritual stamina, you will inspire others to reach for new heights. Take
charge when necessary.
5. Intelligent - Read, study, and seek challengingassignments.
6. Fair-minded /trust worthy - Show fair treatmentto all people. Prejudice is the enemy
of justice. Display empathy by being sensitive to the feelings, values, interests,and
well-being of others.
7. Broad-minded - Seek out diversity.
8. Courageous - Have the perseveranceto accomplish a goal, regardlessof the
seemingly insurmountableobstacles.Display a confident calmness when under
stress.
9. Straightforward - Use soundjudgment to make good decisions at the right time.
10. Imaginative - Make timely and appropriatechanges in your thinking,plans, and
methods. Show creativity by thinking of new and better goals,ideas, and solutionsto
problems. Be innovative!
11. Pious: Respect for God andReligion.
12. Punctual: Punctualin social eventstimely
13. Responsibility:Take responsibility of work.
14. Courteous:Having or showing goodmanners.
15. Sane: Having a normal healthymind not mad.