Traits I have learned over the years

1. Traits of a Great Leader
Frank Rzeznikiewicz

2. Recognize performance
 A verbal recognition of a team goes a
long way. A “Thank you”, “Good Job”,
“Great Effort” means so much to people.
Seldom do we work to merely get a
check. People go the extra mile because
they want to be successful and please
others.

3. Mentor people
We all believe that we are good workers but
we all know, or should, that we have
deficits. We have strengths but there is
always room to improve. A great leader
takes the time to mentor people to a more
successful career. They do not mentor
when it is time to reprimand poor
performance but they take the time to
explain why we haven’t risen to the next
level.

4. Lead by example
Whether it is ethics or principles, one must
always take the high road. As a leader your
team will follow your example. A great
team always sustains by superior values and
ethics

5. Drive performance with
measurable metrics
People need to know what success looks
like. They want to succeed but many times
a leader does not spell out what success is.
Give our team objectives that they can
drive forward towards and be successful.
Discreet, measurable, and attainable goals
are necessary for a team

6. Be honest
You must tell the truth because you need your
team to believe in you. You may not be able to
say everything to the team at all times and a
simple “I can’t discuss that right now” earns
more respect than a deceitful answer. Tell the
team of the challenges that it has to face and
the repercussions of failure. Don’t dodge the
hard conversations. We all fall short of
expectations in time and a leader understands.
A great leader can discuss the shortcomings
and will coach the team in how to be successful
next time.

7. Be a good human being
Be a good human being. Many times there are
people that are successful because they drive a
team. But will the team work so hard so their
leader is proud? Not always. The leaders that
have a team that will put their heads down and
work themselves to new levels and repeatable
sustain are the ones that are led by a good
person who cares about each and every one of
them. The team will recognize that and will
follow that leader through every challenge to
assure his/her success.