At last week’s Leadership Chat we celebrated our one-year anniversary. After some time spent reflecting on the past year, we began to look forward and asked the Chat participants to share their insights on the most critical leadership attributes of our time; attributes that will set leaders apart now and in the future. Here is a sampling of their responses:
ValenciaRay Valencia Ray, M.D.
”Survival of the fittest” is only a paradigm, a way of society that can change. Adaptability dominates in the 21st century #leadershipchat
judymartin8 Judy Martin
A great leader exudes presence without having to draw upon the downside of charisma which can lead to arrogance. #LeadershipChat
Chris_Eh_Young Chris Eh Young
A leader has passion, but more importantly, he has purpose. #leadershipchat
knealemann Kneale Mann
We need to keep bringing actionable ideas and brave skills to the enterprise. #leadershipchat
ValenciaRay Valencia Ray, M.D.
A self-aware leader is a more collaborative leader; confidence gives space for others to be heard #leadershipchat
mikepweiss michael weiss
A leader ‘s passion comes from the love of the job and is fed by the success of the people he/she leads. #leadershipchat
danielnewmanUV Daniel Newman
I was just thinking about #Passion – another side-effect of great leadership – #Leadershipchat
bikespoke John Kosic
Leaders who inspire Gr8 Team, must trust and be trusted #leadershipchat
DavidALee David Lee
My Army experience taught me the value of training so you gain trust someone and delegate.
mckra1g Molly Cantrell-Kraig
Leaders are secure and confident in their own talents and encourage others to shine. #leadershipchat
LouImbriano Lou Imbriano
Leaders always have to evolve #leadershipchat
ElinSilveous Elin Silveous
diplomacy #LeadershipChat
JKeithDunbar JKeithDunbar
In a “VUCA” world…all about agility and adaptability…#LeadershipChat
BarryBirkett Barry Birkett
In today’s world leaders must but be gr8 at inspiring team — need to rise to challenges #leadershipchat
profkrg Kenna Griffin
Listening/hearing. “@LisaPetrilli: What do you think is most critical for leaders today to be gr8 at? #LeadershipChat”
chieflemonhead Judi Samuels
Leaders need to be GREAT at being BRAVE enough to rise above the populous & do the right thing. #leadershipchat
JKeithDunbar JKeithDunbar
Leaders recognize they don’t have all the answers but can mobilize people resources to succeed…#LeadershipChat
samfiorella samfiorella
Most critical for leaders today – listen beyond employees to customers directly. #leadershipchat @LisaPetrilli
Chris_Eh_Young Chris Eh Young
Good leaders are never afraid to surround themselves with people smarter than them. They know it’s the best road to success. #leadershipchat
cziomek Christopher Ziomek
Leaders must be able to communicate a compelling vision and lead the effort to make it happen #LeadershipChat
bikespoke John Kosic
Empathy for others within org #leadershipchat
DavidALee David Lee
Those problem solving skills include providing a vision and empowering others. #LeadershipChat
greghartle Greg Hartle
Most critical – Creative adaptation. #LeadershipChat
DavidALee David Lee
Today’s leaders need to have good problem solving skills to deal with “real time” crisis. #LeadershipChat
CraigJuengling Craig Juengling
A: emotional intelligence; know theyself #LeadershipChat
racedayrocks Tom
Adapting to new challenges #leadershipchat
The most critical attributes I gleaned from this list are:
- Vision
- Purpose
- Adaptability
- Emotional Intelligence
- Inspiring Trust
- Courage
- Problem-Solving Approach
- Self-Awareness
Every single one of these attributes resonates with me, is critical in today’s environment, and might make all the difference in our future. Most glaringly, they appear to be timeless leadership attributes!
What do you think are the most critical leadership attributes of our time? What was left off of this list?
Photo is Follow the Leader by David Spinks.
