7 Common Traits Of Effective Leaders:
This is not an exhaustive list, neither is it in order of importance. These are based on a topic written by Tom Rainer of Church Central.
1. Effective Leaders Are LOYAL!
They are loyal to God, their families, and the places where they serve. They are loyal to friends. And their loyalties are intense and clearly noticeable by all who know them.
2. Effective Leaders Are JOYFUL & FUN!
One of the main reasons they are good leaders is because they have eager followers. People like to follow leaders who are fun and who demonstrate obvious joy in their lives. After all, who wants to follow a grumpy and joyless leader?
1. Effective Leaders Are LOYAL!
They are loyal to God, their families, and the places where they serve. They are loyal to friends. And their loyalties are intense and clearly noticeable by all who know them.
2. Effective Leaders Are JOYFUL & FUN!
One of the main reasons they are good leaders is because they have eager followers. People like to follow leaders who are fun and who demonstrate obvious joy in their lives. After all, who wants to follow a grumpy and joyless leader?
3. Effective Leaders Have a Strong WORK ETHIC !
In fact, one of the greatest challenges of these leaders is maintaining balance. They are prone to be on the task 24/7 (Which is not healthy either, and must produce balance). But all in all, work ethic is crucial and biblical.
In fact, one of the greatest challenges of these leaders is maintaining balance. They are prone to be on the task 24/7 (Which is not healthy either, and must produce balance). But all in all, work ethic is crucial and biblical.
4. Effective Leaders Are SELF-AWARE!
They are able to see their strengths and weaknesses with a great deal of objectivity. They seek out critical evaluations from people they trust to tell them the truth. Because they are self-aware, they are constantly seeking to improve.
They are able to see their strengths and weaknesses with a great deal of objectivity. They seek out critical evaluations from people they trust to tell them the truth. Because they are self-aware, they are constantly seeking to improve.
5. Effective Leaders Take INITIATIVE!
These leaders do not need to be prodded to complete a task. To the contrary, they go well beyond others’ expectation. Good managers complete assigned tasks. But good leaders are regularly envisioning a better way and better strategy.
These leaders do not need to be prodded to complete a task. To the contrary, they go well beyond others’ expectation. Good managers complete assigned tasks. But good leaders are regularly envisioning a better way and better strategy.
6. Effective Leaders LOVE PEOPLE!
Some effective leaders are extroverts; they are energized when they are around people. Other effective leaders are introverts. Put them in a crowd sharing small talk, and they will be drained by the end of the day. But both types of leaders have a love for people. They truly care about others. They embody Servanthood.
Some effective leaders are extroverts; they are energized when they are around people. Other effective leaders are introverts. Put them in a crowd sharing small talk, and they will be drained by the end of the day. But both types of leaders have a love for people. They truly care about others. They embody Servanthood.
7. Effective Leaders Are TENACIOUS!
You rarely hear about them giving up. While others may view a setback as failure, the effective leaders see it as an opportunity to move in another direction.
You rarely hear about them giving up. While others may view a setback as failure, the effective leaders see it as an opportunity to move in another direction.
The good news is that these 7 personality traits can be learned. Some traits may be more natural for some people than others. But none are beyond the capacity of any leader.
Do you really desire to be an effective leader? I believe you can! Now, you might need to go through a slight personality change. But in God’s strength, wisdom & grace, you could be added to a group who are really impacting the world with their great leadership personalities. I pray for God’s blessings in you as you pursue becoming an Influential, Effective, Godly Leader!
~ Matt
Do you really desire to be an effective leader? I believe you can! Now, you might need to go through a slight personality change. But in God’s strength, wisdom & grace, you could be added to a group who are really impacting the world with their great leadership personalities. I pray for God’s blessings in you as you pursue becoming an Influential, Effective, Godly Leader!
