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    22 Qualities That Make a Great Leader

    Want to be a laudable leader? Study these characteristics -- and the wise words of leaders who strive to embody them.
    by Adam and Jordan Bornstein Mar 01, 2016 6 minutes
    Source: Pixabay

    1. Focus 

    “It’s been said that leadership is making important but unpopular decisions. That’s certainly a partial truth, but I think it underscores the importance of focus. To be a good leader, you cannot major in minor things, and you must be less distracted than your competition. To get the few critical things done, you must develop incredible selective ignorance. Otherwise, the trivial will drown you.”

    —Tim Ferriss, bestselling author, host of The Tim Ferriss Show 

    2. Confidence

    “A leader instills confidence and ‘followership’ by having a clear vision, showing empathy and being a strong coach. As a female leader, to be recognized I feel I have to show up with swagger and assertiveness, yet always try to maintain my Southern upbringing, which underscores kindness and generosity. The two work well together in gaining respect.”

    —Barri Rafferty, CEO, Ketchum North America

    3. Transparency

    “I’ve never bought into the concept of ‘wearing the mask.’ As a leader, the only way I know how to engender trust

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