Personality Characteristics of Effective Leaders
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Whether you think that leaders are born or made – or a bit of both – there are some characteristics that distinguish effective leaders from others. Here are some personality characteristics that can be found in effective leaders.
Task oriented – Not everyone is task oriented, but those who are may end up being effective leaders. Being task oriented means being a “doer,” the kind of person who focuses on getting something done and not stopping until the task is finished. Task-oriented people generally follow through. This is important in a leader because leaders have definite goals to reach and people to lead, and people will stop following you if you don’t get things finished.
Honest self-image – Leaders tend to be honest about their weaknesses and strengths but not to the point of letting either one take over. A leader can balance between recognizing his weakness and not letting that stop him, and a leader can see his strengths without getting conceited. Those in leadership positions may find that they garner more respect when they are honest and transparent about their flaws than if they pretend to be perfect.
People person – A leader tends to be a people person, someone who derives energy from being around people. Such extroverted personalities make great leaders, but introverts are not barred from leadership. You can have a love for people and be introverted; you just respond differently to interacting with others. In other words, you can be a people person even if you find yourself tired of leading at the end of a day. Extroverts and introverts can both be motivated by a love for people and their well-being.
Infectious joy – Have you ever been around someone who is always happy with life in general? If a person shares an idea or thought and seems really happy about it, do you feel like joining him or her? Leaders tend to exhibit this kind of infectious joy that draws other people to them. Positive-thinking leaders have a zest for life that compels other people to join them.
Characteristics of a good leader can be in-born or learned or a bit of both. If you don’t naturally have all of these traits, you can learn many of them.
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