Leadership Qualities – list from class group work 8 July 2025
charisma
integrity
Influential
intelligence
innovative
visionary
resilience
empathy
perseverance
Communication
strategic
decisiveness
Confidence
self-awareness
humble
assertiveness
compelling
Stern
empowerment
collaboration
accountable
charming
authentic
inspiring
passionate
honest
encouraging
respectful
open-minded
protective
good appearance
strong morals
active listening
focused
ethical
transparent
humorous
bold
able to teach
reasonable
analytical
comprehensive
emotional intelligence
precise
forgiving
compliant (laws)
experienced
resolute
Leaders put forward
that demonstrate leadership qualities
Martin Luther-King – empathetic to the repressed and reasonable in actions (nonviolent
Nelson Mandela – empathetic as he understood pain and suffering and forgiving by
reconciliation for all peoples of South Africa
George Bush Jr – compelling as he convinced USA and others to destroy two
countries and charming with sense of humour
Jacinda Adhern – perseverance in response to Christchurch Mosque attacks
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Bold (breast feeding in Parliament)
Compassionate and decisive during COVID 19 decision making
Elon Musk – resilient and innovative/visionary in drive for electric cars and other
business ventures
Rosa Parks – courageous in support of change for the betterment of conditions for
black Americans
Resolute in the face of vehement opposition