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chapter 2

Recognizing Your Traits

Northouse

Intelligence

This trait includes:

  • good language skills
  • perceptual skills
  • reasoning ability
Question:How can you be an intelligent leader even if you don't have the highest IQ?

Confidence

  • Confident people are self-assured and believe they can accomplish their goals
  • They do not second-guess themselves, and move forward with clear visions
Question:
  • What are some ways you can build your confidence as a leader?

Charisma

This is one of the traits that gets the most attention. Charisma is often defined by:

  • magnetic charm
  • appeal
  • influence
Questions:
  • How can charisma be used for good and bad?
  • What can you do if you are not a naturally charismatic leader?

Determination

Determined leaders are very focused and attentive to tasks. They know where they are going and how they intend to get there. Determination includes:

  • initiative
  • persistence
  • drive
  • being proactive
  • The determined leader may at times need to show dominance when others are in need of direction
Question:
  • Do you think this is a trait that is easier to acquire?

Sociability

This is the leader's capacity to have pleasant social relationships. Sociable leaders are:

  • friendly
  • outgoing
  • courteous
  • tactful
  • diplomatic
Questions:
  • What can you do if you are not a natural extrovert or sociable person?
  • What could you do to increase your sociability?

Integrity

Leaders with integrity are honest and trustworthy. They take responsibility for their actions and have strong principles. Leaders with integrity:

  • inspire confidence
  • are loyal
  • are dependable
  • are transparent
Integrity is foundational to all aspects of leadership *The complicated story of Bill Clinton