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What are the key characteristics a great Leader should have? Warren Bennis stated that all leaders seem to share some common traits:
1.) The ability to “dream” a vision,
2.) To have a very clear picture of what she or he wants to do professionally and personally, and will try to accomplish those goals relentless and regardless of some setbacks
3.) Being passionate and having the motivation, enthusiasm and the ability to communicate, inspire and motivate others for that passion.
4.) Self-knowledge
5.) The ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
6.) Maturity achieved from learning by doing and learning from past mistakes
7.) Being capable to learn as much as possible
8.) The will to take risks.

Inspired in a WSJ Online article.............

These days, the recruiter's main ideal target is the job applicant who shows the potential of being an articulate leader. But , such candidates ( MBA´s) are proving to be all too rare. Of all the complaints some recruiters register about M.B.A. students (in The Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive survey) top of the list are: inferior communication skills and a close second the lacking of leadership skills.
Leadership should be about developing the ability to inspire people to reach high levels of performance and success .Being able to dream a vision , having the passion to communicate that vision and concentrating the attention at key strategies , listening ,coaching, mentoring being an inspiration for others while managing the change culture of your organization.
Leaders should have the ability to tell THE right story to their stakeholders/customers , and to communicate these stories in the most compelling, consistent and credible way possible.
Leaders should develop the ability to proper listen to people, by focusing time and energy on really actively listen to what other people have to say. By doing this, they will become better listeners and better critical and creative thinkers.
Leaders daily face an endless exchange of ideas, messages, and information by dealing with their internal and external network day after day. How well they communicate and listen can help determine whether their companies quickly grow into an industry leader or join thousands of other businesses stranded in mediocrity.