| Executive Leadership
What characteristics do the best leaders have in common? According to Stephen R. Covey, who wrote the book, Principle-Centered Leadership, the best leaders:
Continually learn. They strive to expand their competence, and never assume that they know all the answers.
Believe in other people. They don't overreact to mistakes, and don't exult in or try to profit from the failures of others.
Are service-oriented. They see their work as a mission, not just a job.
See life as an adventure. They're confident enough not to categorize or stereotype people and situations to produce an illusion of predictability.
Are synergistic. They promote constructive change to improve the performance of people around them.
Keep mind, body and emotions in shape through physical exercise, problem-solving visualization of the future, and working to understand people on their own terms.
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