Courage, conviction, the strength to speak honestly and frankly with people; maturity, a moral core; patience, persistence, the lack of an ego that is counterproductive; a certain empathy and humanness, an ability to listen and delegate and cast a vision, and, as often as possible, an ability to make informed decisions after research, discussion, and evaluation of options.
I’m of course drawing upon our national experience of currently enduring the exact opposite of pretty much everything I’ve mentioned. Different leaders are needed for different settings and scenarios, but certain leadership qualities are more desirable than others, across the board.
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