5. Leadership Qualities 4. Leaders are skilled - Can step in and do the work while able to coach others to be more effective 3. Leaders are inventive – Proactive while responding quickly to changing conditions with clever solutions 5. Leaders are collaborative – Are positive about others and know that the best ideas come from a shared effort 2. Leaders are visionary – Can communicate their ideas (or vision) of a better future 1. Leaders are mindful – have personal and professional integrity