Characteristics of
principle centered leaders
There are eight discernible
charsteristics of people who are principle centered leaders. These traits not
only characterize effective leaders, but also serve as signs of progress for
all of us.
They are continually learning
Principle centered people are
constantly educated by their experiences. They read, they seek training, they
take classes, they listen to others, they learn through both their eyes and
ears. They are curious, always asking questions. They continually ezpand their
competence, their ability to do things. They discover that the more they know,
the more the relize they don’t know, that as their circle of knowledge grows,
so does its outside edge of ignorance. Most of the learning and growth energy
is self initiated and feeds upon itself.
They are service-oriented
Those striving to be principle centered see LIFE IS A MISSION NOT AS A CAREER. their nurturing sources have armed and prepared them for service, thinking of others
They radiate positive energy
The countenance of principle-centered are cheerful, pleasant, happy. Their attitude is optimistic, positive, upbeat.
They believe in other people
Dont overact to negative behaviours, criticism or human weaknesses.
They lead balanced lives
They read the best literature and magazines and keep up with current affairs and event.
They see life as an adventure
They are synergisthic
Synergy is the state in which the whole is more than the sum of the parts. Principle-centered people are synergistic. they are change chatalysts. yhey improve almost any situations, they learn to separate the people from the problem.
They exercise for self renewal
Finally, they regularly exercise the four dimensions of the human personality : physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
(Stephen covey)
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