1. The document profiles the characteristics of effective leaders, describing them as long-term thinkers who inspire and motivate others with their vision for accomplishing tasks through practical plans. 2. Effective leaders are people-driven and understand their motivations, framing strategies to help people achieve their goals by focusing on improving their lives rather than themselves. 3. Leaders have strong interaction skills, taking time to understand individuals and develop team spirit through motivating each person.

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2. O Leaders are long term thinkers and planners. 1. Visualize several ways to accomplish a task Develop practical, workable, ongoing activities for their people Inspire and motivate with their vision Create their own destiny “ You have to see things that are not as though they are.” — — LEADER profile of a

3. O Leaders are people driven. 2. Understand motives and goals of their people Frame strategies, tactics for people to accomplish their goals Focus on helping people, not themselves “ People will readily follow if your goal is to improve the quality of their lives; there is no compelling reason to follow one who does not.” — LEADER profile of a

4. O Leaders have strong interaction skills. 3. Take time to learn their people Know what it takes to motivate each one Develop team spirit in the organization “ A leader develops good relationships with his people.” — LEADER profile of a

5. O Leaders understand that leading by example is the most important leadership skill. 4. Walk their talk Do not ask others to do what they would not do Earn the respect of their people, do not demand it Accept accountability and responsibility “ Always remember: your bad habits will infect your people; your good habits will inspire them.” — LEADER profile of a

6. O Leaders are great communicators. 5. Keep their people informed — in the loop Understand that ignored people become indifferent or hostile Know that showing concern for people’s everyday problems is the best way to develop loyalty Understand that communication originates in the mind, not the mouth “ How can you help people prosper if you do not talk to them?” — LEADER profile of a

7. O Leaders are responsive to their people. 6. Practice empathy, compassion Respond in a timely matter When they see problems, initiate actions to solve them Let people know that they are important Tell people what is expected and give them direction to succeed “ You will become their mentor, groomer, counselor, and advisor.” — LEADER profile of a

8. O Leaders speak with authority, conviction, from the heart. 7. Project their desires, enthusiasm to people Conviction in what they are doing ignites not only confidence, but desire in people Gives people purpose, direction and motivation Leaders speak things into existence “ Winning is as much a habit as an outcome.” — — — LEADER profile of a

9. O Leaders understand the value of training. 8. Replaces cheerleading, blind hype, and boosting with training that focuses on needs of people Never expects to gain more from a person than what is given in terms of training and mentoring Understands people are creatures of habit, so develops desirable habits in training Understands that stamina, will, courage, and self confidence to succeed will only come through training “ A leader only stops training his people when winning is not important.” — LEADER profile of a

10. O Leaders are flexible. 9. Willing to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done Understand unpredictable and uncontrollable external factors can derail their plan of action Know how to adapt to unexpected circumstances “ Distinguishing what can from what cannot be changed is fundamental to a leader’s effectiveness.” — LEADER profile of a

11. O Leaders are open to change. 10. “ Change does not always mean success, but success always means change.” Understand if they have not made mistakes they are not trying enough Always willing to learn Recognize time, strategies, tactics, and needs of the organization will all change LEADER profile of a —

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