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The 12 Characteristics Of Most Effective Team Leaders


Author Melissa Greenwell interviewed many top business executives while doing research for her book, Money on the Table. When she asked them to list characteristics of their best leaders, those who work well as a team, collaborative was almost always first and foremost.

The full list is:
  1. Collaborative
  2. Good listener
  3. Asks thorough questions and seeks new information or is curious and innovative
  4. Risk take
  5. Sense of urgency or takes action
  6. Subject matter experts
  7. Not afraid to challenge
  8. Participatory
  9. Intuitive
  10. Wants or seeks feedback
  11. Empathetic
  12. Respectful

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