Leadership and People
21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
By: John Maxwell
Leadership Outline
1. Character 2. Charisma 3. Commitment 4. Communication 5. Competence 6. Courage 7. Discernment 8. Focus 9. Generosity 10. Initiative 11. Listening 12. Passion 13. Positive Attitude 14. Problem Solving 15. Relationships 16. Responsibility 17. Security 18. Self-Discipline 19. Servanthood 20. Teachibility 21. Vision
Character: “Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.” • How a leader deals with the circumstances of life tells you many things about his character. Crisis doesn’t necessarily make character, but it certainly does reveal it. • We choose our character. In fact, we create it every time we make choices. • The respect that leadership must have requires that one’s ethics be without question. A leader not only stays above the line, between right & wrong, he stays well clear of the “gray-areas.”
Charisma: “How can you have charisma? Be more concerned about making others feel good about themselves than you are about making them feel good about you.” • I have yet to find the man who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism. • Charisma is the ability to draw people to you. • People enjoy leaders who love and are passionate about life. • One of the best things you can do for people is expect the best of them. • Highly successful people could only see the good in people. • The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches but to reveal to him his own. • Hope is greatest of all possessions. • As you lead people, give of yourself. Share wisdom, resources, and even special occasions.
Commitment: “People do not follow uncommitted leaders.” • Michelangelo – “God will see.” • The world has never seen a great leader who
By: John Maxwell
Leadership Outline
1. Character 2. Charisma 3. Commitment 4. Communication 5. Competence 6. Courage 7. Discernment 8. Focus 9. Generosity 10. Initiative 11. Listening 12. Passion 13. Positive Attitude 14. Problem Solving 15. Relationships 16. Responsibility 17. Security 18. Self-Discipline 19. Servanthood 20. Teachibility 21. Vision
Character: “Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.” • How a leader deals with the circumstances of life tells you many things about his character. Crisis doesn’t necessarily make character, but it certainly does reveal it. • We choose our character. In fact, we create it every time we make choices. • The respect that leadership must have requires that one’s ethics be without question. A leader not only stays above the line, between right & wrong, he stays well clear of the “gray-areas.”
Charisma: “How can you have charisma? Be more concerned about making others feel good about themselves than you are about making them feel good about you.” • I have yet to find the man who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism. • Charisma is the ability to draw people to you. • People enjoy leaders who love and are passionate about life. • One of the best things you can do for people is expect the best of them. • Highly successful people could only see the good in people. • The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches but to reveal to him his own. • Hope is greatest of all possessions. • As you lead people, give of yourself. Share wisdom, resources, and even special occasions.
Commitment: “People do not follow uncommitted leaders.” • Michelangelo – “God will see.” • The world has never seen a great leader who