A Word to the Wise: 12 Attractive Traits for Senior Leaders
Steady – They give a calming assurance in the midst of chaos.
Humble – They aren’t building themselves up at the expense of the team.
Courage – Willing to make the hard, unpopular decisions.
Conviction – Have a deep gut for the things they are passionate about pursuing.
Adaptable – They are change resilience and willing to tweak the plan to attain the vision.
Strategic-thinking – They see how all the pieces and people fit together and build a plan accordingly.
Learner – They are never satisfied with current knowledge or wisdom. They are consistently seeking input from others.
Collaborative – They love a team approach and everyone’s voice is appreciated.
Optimistic – They are always willing to see the bright side of an issue – encouraging others around them, and even learning from failure.
Listener – They genuinely listen to hear because they truly care what others have to say.
Servant-hearted – You won’t have them asking you to do something for them that they aren’t willing to do for you. They do so because they truly care for others.
Genuine – The perception they present publicly is who they truly are privately.
Any you would add? Which of these most attract you to a leader?
Ron Edmondson, 4.15.24, 12 Attractive Traits for Senior Leaders
Steady – They give a calming assurance in the midst of chaos.
Humble – They aren’t building themselves up at the expense of the team.
Courage – Willing to make the hard, unpopular decisions.
Conviction – Have a deep gut for the things they are passionate about pursuing.
Adaptable – They are change resilience and willing to tweak the plan to attain the vision.
Strategic-thinking – They see how all the pieces and people fit together and build a plan accordingly.
Learner – They are never satisfied with current knowledge or wisdom. They are consistently seeking input from others.
Collaborative – They love a team approach and everyone’s voice is appreciated.
Optimistic – They are always willing to see the bright side of an issue – encouraging others around them, and even learning from failure.
Listener – They genuinely listen to hear because they truly care what others have to say.
Servant-hearted – You won’t have them asking you to do something for them that they aren’t willing to do for you. They do so because they truly care for others.
Genuine – The perception they present publicly is who they truly are privately.
Any you would add? Which of these most attract you to a leader?
Ron Edmondson, 4.15.24, 12 Attractive Traits for Senior Leaders
Here are Four Things to Know this Week:
6 Strategies for Moving Worship Attendance to Small Groups, Ken Braddy (Excellent ideas!)
SBC Rolling Out New Toolkit to Combat Sex Abuse in Churches
Explainer: Report Reveals Southern Baptists’ Views on Political Theology
It’s Okay to be a Two-Talent Christian, Tim Challies
May the Lord bless you as you live and lead for Jesus this week,
Ray
6 Strategies for Moving Worship Attendance to Small Groups, Ken Braddy (Excellent ideas!)
SBC Rolling Out New Toolkit to Combat Sex Abuse in Churches
Explainer: Report Reveals Southern Baptists’ Views on Political Theology
It’s Okay to be a Two-Talent Christian, Tim Challies
May the Lord bless you as you live and lead for Jesus this week,
Ray