This list was published by LeadershipNow.com.
Honesty
A good leader must be transparent with their subordinate employees, they must be honest and they cannot lie or embellish things too much. They must not try to fool or exploit their team, as employees are very sensitive to such behaviour from their superiors.
Adherence to principles
A good manager must adhere to certain principles. They must follow a certain moral codex and in this sense be predictable.
Vision
Without vision and the ability to convey this vision to others, a manager can never motivate and inspire their team. A good manager must be able to make their team feel enthusiastic about a specific, realistic and achievable idea.
Empathy
Empathy is a cornerstone of communication skills. Without empathy and without emotional intelligence a good manager cannot survive.
Sense of justice
Regular employees are extremely sensitive to any signs of injustice or favouritism on the part of their superior. A good manager cannot just fake an impartial attitude: they must genuinely follow it in everyday interactions with their team.
Creativity
Adaptability, a sense of vision and creativity: these are traits that enable a person quickly to adapt to changes and find new ways and opportunities, something which is crucial in leadership.
Time management
Last but not least, a good leader must be able to handle their time really well. Someone who is bad at their own time management can hardly plan the work of other people.
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