Recognizing your Traits

OUT LINES
 Introduction
 Leadership Traits Explained

 Leadership snapshot :Nelson Mandala

 Leadership Traits in Practice

 Summary

 Case study

 Leadership Questioners

 Observational Exercise

 Reflection and action worksheet

 Reference
INTRODUCTION
From the beginning of of the 20th century to the present day,
researches have focused a great deal of attention on the unique
characteristics of successful leaders. Thousand of studies have
been conducted to identify the traits of effective leaders
LEADERSHIP TRAITS EXPLAINED
Extensive trait research conducted by social
scientists
Very long list identified of important leadership
traits
:Six specific traits leaders need to be successful

 Intelligence:
 Confidence:
 Charisma
 Determination
 Sociability
 Integrity
 Intelligence:
Is an important traits related to effective leadership.
 Intelligence can be improved by :

by being well-informed, learning as much as possible about

.our positions
 Confidence:

Feeling self-assured and believing one can accomplish

.one’s goals, not second-guessing
 Confidence can be improved by :

understanding what is required of you, from having a

mentor, and from practice
 Charisma:
Special magnetic charm and appeal, giving the leader exceptional
powers of influence.

 Determination:
Being very focused and attentive to tasks; know where they are
.going and how to get there

 Sociability:
Leader’s capacity to establish pleasant social relationships

 Integrity :
Honesty and trustworthiness; taking responsibility for one’s
actions; authenticity
LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT
Who is Nelson Mandela ?
 NELSON MANDELA

 Born in 1918 in a small African village

 Grew up in South Africa during apartheid
 Studied law, opened first black law partnership in 1942
 Became a leader in African National Congress, resisting South Africa’s
apartheid policies
 Sent to prison in 1964; served 27 years.
 In prison Mandela learned to control his temper and strong will, instead
using persuasion and emphasis to convince others
 In 1990 President de Klerk released Mandela
 In 1992, the South African government instituted a new constitution
 Became president of South Africa in 1994
 Received Nobel Peace Prize for his role in abolishing apartheid
 Continues to be an advocate for peace and justice throughout the world