Lift employees with these leadership traits

Great leaders don’t get to where they are through force or fear; rather, it’s achieved by building trust and loyalty. There is a lot that goes into attaining that type of relationship with your employees, but to be successful – and to ensure others’ success – it’s worth investing in.

I came across this blog from Eric Torrence, who has spent time analyzing leaders and identified characteristics of a “posture” that great leaders demonstrate. His breakdown aligns well with practicing servant leadership, which is all about investing in the personal and professional well-being of those on your team.

Here are the traits:

  1. A humble spirit. I’ve shared before the importance of showing humility as a leader. What it comes down to is essentially believing in the capabilities of others and knowing your own limitations. This means being willing to admit mistakes, accept and give constructive feedback, and have a positive outlook.

 

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