Having consulted on leadership - albeit predominantly overseas and in the public sector - a number of traits of good leadership immediately spring to mind.
Leadership is not a popularity contest. It is about being effective and communicating a vision that is to the benefit of all and is appreciative of a diversity of views. Good leaders are active and engaged listeners, allow open discussion irrespective of their own opinion, are passionate and do not grandstand or seek publicity for their own sake. They are inevitably humble, self-reflective and able to hold both themselves and others to account.
