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- Expert professionals from the Forbes Nonprofit Council explore key leadership qualities that will help foster agency and empowerment among their employees.
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Leadership brings with it the responsibility of directing operations and managing risks. Even in bad conditions, leaders must have the presence and charisma to inspire others to do their best. The drive and ambition of leaders is matched by their ability to motivate those who follow them.
Today, a leader must demonstrate certain traits that set them apart and encourage their followers to reach their full potential. Below, 13 professionals from Forbes Nonprofit Council examine the most crucial of these qualities that a leader ought to cultivate and exhibit.
- Adaptability
- Clarity
- Humility
- Accessibility
- Listening
- Empathy
- Energy
- Sense-Making
- Growth Mindset
- Culture Building
- Creativity
- Hybrid Team Management
- Commitment To Staff Growth
Read the full article about leadership qualities at Forbes.