Leaders should not remain in isolation. They must build relationships with people both within the company and outside in order to reach the widest possible range of different ideas, learn something new, help others and discover new business opportunities. One excellent way to help employees build relationships is to involve them in voluntary work and charity events.
Successful work is not only about fulfilling tasks. It requires enthusiasm for the activity and an interest in improving. Good leaders are constantly looking for ways to grow. They want the best from themselves and in this way set an example for others.
Integrity is the most important leadership skill. It means being devoted to certain principles, being able to do the right things and maintaining a maximum degree of professionalism. "It is not enough to say you have the highest ethical standards; you have to actively live and demonstrate them on a consistent and daily basis," concludes Colberg.
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Article source Fortune.com - website of the American business magazine Fortune