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Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Astonish Results — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:07:26 -0000

Thanks for the post. I like # 4 the most. It so critical to be teachable as a leader.

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Andee Sellman, One Sherpa — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:43:34 -0000

Love the last point 'Practice abundance.'
Growing up in a command and control environment of leadership there was always the underlying feeling of control running through much of the conversation and behaviour. With the rise and rise of the internet and control disappearing really fast, practicing abundance is really flowing with the way things go these days. But I love it. Co operation triumphing over competition!!
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Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

David — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:58:11 -0000

Being the example is an important. Oftentimes, people will say what they want out of you, but rarely show you. Sometimes people get so high up that they forget what the air smells like down below. It's difficult to stick your neck out when those making the orders wouldn't be willing to do it themselves. Setting an example gains trust, it gains loyalty, and most importantly, it gains the following necessary to lift you onto a higher playing field. Great post.

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Jeremy Campbell — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:24:33 -0000

I believe confidence is another important trait because I believe that some of the best leaders out there, are the ones who never emerge because they lack self confidence to voice their thoughts and opinions to persuade others to see things their way.

Anyone who hasn't read Tribes by Seth Godin really needs to if they want to understand leadership in this new social media world. Plus I'm on the inside cover, so look for me.

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Peter Eckle — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:29:17 -0000

Great summary. I can help you shorten the title even more- 7 Traits of a Leader!

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Britt — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:03:06 -0000

Yes to all of the above--I couldn't agree more. You know what else I think makes a great leader? People who follow their instincts. When you make decisions soley on reasoning, you may find you're missing out on something. In addition to those 7 reasons I think acting on the instinct deep down helps leaders acheive success.

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Adi — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:54:26 -0000

Interesting list. Do you mind me asking how you compiled it?

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Michelle Mangen — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:44:37 -0000

I'm so glad you have #7 Practice Abundance on your list! It is certainly so important that we all realize we don't have to view each other as competitors - but rather to know and trust there is more than enough "business" out there for all of us.

Thank you for adding that to your list of qualities.

@mmangen

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Management Training Mark — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:20:07 -0000

Thanks for this.

I work with leadership and find it dangerous to say leaders are XYZ as the list of great attributes changes contextually and is highly individual. Given that, nice list :-)

All the best from Brighton,
Mark

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Reikob — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:54:09 -0000

Thank you so much, this is insightful, I loved the quotes. Got me thinking about who I think of as leaders, and what I do everyday to embrace these traits.

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

strategic_growth_advisors — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:49:34 -0000

Great stuff! Informative, insightful and very timely for today's leadership standards. This is one helpful resource for all aspiring leaders. Keep those posts coming!

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

Deborah Richmond — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:36:32 -0000

I'm careful to walk the talk. I don't advise my clients to use strategies I haven't tried myself. If they are asking about a strategy I haven't tried, I make it clear that I have not tried it, but I will share with them what I do know.

Re: 7 Traits of the Modern Leader

christinaklenotic — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:19:51 -0000

Great post! I would add "give back" or "mentor" as another trait. Growing the next class of leaders is so important.