CB-MBA609-261013: Checklist of Leadership Traits

Read through this list of leadership traits. Which ones do you think you already possess, and which would you like to work on? For example, do you have self-efficacy (the belief in your capabilities)? How do you think this trait can help you as a leader? As you review, consider specific strategies you can implement to develop traits that may be lacking.

Review these common leadership traits. Remember, leadership traits are those things we inherently possess. However, traits can also be learned with some hard work. Which ones of these do you believe you already possess, and which ones would you like to work on?

Optimism	Persuasive
Adaptability	High Energy
Strong communication skills	Tolerance for the unknown
Vision	Ambitious
Confidence	Trustworthy
Decisiveness	Honest
Ability to self-manage	Ethical
Empathetic	Knows oneself
Cares about others	Self-efficacy

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