Leadership Traits | How to Identify and Succeed

<p>The Visionary Chronicles PODCAST</p> <p>CHRONICLE: December 9th, 2021</p> <p>Inspiration "Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it..."</p> <p>                                                Wisdom from Dwight D. Eisenhower</p> <p> </p> <p>Leadership Traits | How to Identify & Succeed</p> <p>There are many leadership traits, each is unique, and each is either a strength or a weakness. Those who are humble enough to identify their inherent weaknesses and build them into strength will gain loyalty, and those who choose to ignore these weaknesses inevitably fail.</p> <p>Having been a part of some of the most iconic brands and working with these leaders, I have found most embrace a Vision, and most can see the future. One way or another, find a way to bring it to reality. They are iconic, but each had a weakness; some recognized it, others ignored it.  </p> <p>In being a Leader, you must get the team together cohesively to execute your Strategy. Feeling as if you are part of and contributing to a brand's success is something all groups want to be a part of and want it ingrained into their Culture. Leaders who lack the self-awareness to address their weaknesses damage the Brand itself and its Culture, both very difficult to repair.</p> <p>In looking at these Leaders from inside, and outside perspectives, I have found the following Traits to be the most common. Each is unique, each carries common weaknesses and strengths, but there are Counter traits to correct flaws.</p> <ol><li>Overconfidence, in most instances, this a very positive Leadership, but when a Leader overpromises and sets unrealistic expectations, the Brand suffers.</li> </ol><p>Typically the flaw comes from being a short-term planner, not a long-term thinker, and short-sighted on what it will take to execute the plan and the competitive reaction.</p> <p>Counter;</p> <ul><li>Debate and invite Conversation.</li> <li>Do not be so quick to decide without input.</li>