1. Careful Planning:

• The beginning is the most important part of the work
• Leaders spend 80% of their time planning and 20% executing
• Leaders plan carefully to ensure the success of their desired outcome
• Some of the methodologies used are: SDLC, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC…

2. Organization:

• A leader is organized
• He keeps only what he needs in his drawers and on top of his desk
• Every day he prepares a list of everything he wants to do
• A leader knows how to prioritize his action items

3. Goal Setting:

• There is no success without goals. A leader plans time for his family, reading, relaxation, business, personal development…
• A leader balances goals to have a better life

4. Decision Maker:

• A leader is trained on how to make decisions easily
• A leader doesn’t wait for things to happen
• A leader takes decisions to make things happen

5. Risk Taker:

• A leader is not afraid of taking risks, he knows in order to improve his performance, survive the competition, he needs to take some risks
• A leader knows how to mitigate the risks

6. Communication Skills:

• A leader knows when to talk and how to deliver his message
• A leader is an excellent listener who never interrupts people when they talk
• A leader creates rapport with everyone

7. Manage Change:

• A leader welcomes change versus resisting it
• A leader doesn’t like routine
• A leader anticipates market changes and acts accordingly

8. Managing Stress:

• A leader understands the danger of stress
• A leader educates himself on how to master it
• Some leaders choose to join health clubs, community centers…

9. Delegation:

• A leader believes in others and value his time
• A leader trusts his team and knows when and whom to delegate to get the job done

10. Vision and Creativity:

• A leader has an excellent business vision
• A leader can see things that others can’t
• A leader is very creative and is renowned for his great ideas

10 more characteristics will be shared with you in the next posting. Please keep visiting!