CB-MBA609-261013: Checklist of Leadership Behavior

Read through this list of leadership behaviors. Can you identify the difference between leadership traits and leadership behaviors? Behaviors tend to be actions. Which behaviors do you believe you possess, and which ones would you like to work on?

Review these common leadership behaviors. Behaviors are actions that are taken by a leader. Do you see how leadership traits and behaviors tie together? Which ones of these do you believe you already possess, and which ones would you like to work on?

Sets clear goals	Focuses on goals and tasks
Fosters creativity	Manages stress
Builds teams	Influential
Builds relationships	Motivates
Thinks long term	Coaches employees
Motivates self	Embraces change
Accepts change	Manages conflict
Passion in all one does	Unafraid to ask for help
Driven	Flexible
Cognitive ability	Self-monitoring

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