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.

  1. Inspirer
  2. Manager
  3. Operator
  4. Builder
  5. Transformer
  6. Empath

 

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