
Developing Positive Leadership Qualities
- Look for the Positive
- Never be a Transparent Leader (do not pass along orders saying you do not agree with them)
- Seek Ideas from Group Participation
- Be a Cheerleader for your People
- Be a Facilitator to help your People get the Job Done
- Keep a Record of Suggestions from Others
- Strive to Redefine Weakness as Opportunities for Improvement
- Concentrate on Showing Genuine Concern and Interest for Others
- Maintain a Well-developed set of Individual Standards
- See the Best in others and know of their Accomplishments (mete out criticism very sparingly and with great consideration)
- Delegate to Others even when you are Sure you can do it Better
- Be the kind of Leader you would Enjoy Working Under
- Set an Example by doing all that your Job Requires
- Be able to Laugh at yourself – Use Humor
Deseret News July 18, 1998