5 Characteristics of a Good Leader
<p>Leadership is always evolving and over the past few years, we’ve seen just how quickly <a href="https://www.nsls.org/blog/how-the-pandemic-impacted-gen-z-soft-skills" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">things can change </a>. Great leaders know how to adapt and ensure they’re inspiring others to make a positive impact.</p>
<p>To do that, all leaders share core characteristics that are embedded in everything they do. Some come naturally and others develop over time.</p>
<p>Throughout my own leadership journey, I’ve been dedicated to honing these characteristics to ensure I’m empowering others and moving everyone toward a shared goal.</p>
<p>Leadership is a habit, it’s something that you are, and it impacts every facet of your life. From <a href="https://www.nsls.org/blog/how-personal-development-can-shape-your-career" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">your career </a>, to <a href="https://www.nsls.org/news-and-events/living-today-to-make-a-better-tomorrow" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">your community </a>, to your personal relationships, these are the characteristics of an effective leader.</p>
<h1>What Are the Qualities of a Good Leader?</h1>
<h1>1. Have a Growth Mindset</h1>
<p>The most important quality of a leader is having a growth mindset. Everything else stems from there. By starting with this mindset, you’re demonstrating that you have the intent to lead and are hungry for new ways to improve.</p>
<p>What is a growth mindset? It’s continually learning and upskilling, regardless of where you are in life. It’s particularly connected to <a href="https://www.nsls.org/goal-setting-techniques" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">goal-setting techniques </a>because it asks you to constantly rethink your goals and readjust depending on the outcomes.</p>
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