Leadership traits needed for success
What distinguishes a good leader from a bad leader? Too often, we see the worst examples of leadership at the highest levels. A successful leader is a rare combination of characteristics and skills. One that brings different capabilities and styles depending on the stage of a company, the challenges it faces, its financial status, or its goals.
However, there are some universal traits that are always needed. Margaret Dawson, who has led teams and initiatives at start-ups and Fortune 500 organizations, shares her leadership framework. In it, she outlines six critical traits of a successful leader.
Margaret will walk through these six traits, which are at the core of what separates good enough from greatness in leadership.
- Inspirer
- Manager
- Operator
- Builder
- Transformer
- Empath