We recently talked about the different types of a creative leaders and also their habits but what about just their traits in general aside from creativity? Having good leadership qualities is what will set you apart from the rest. Here are some traits that we believe to be of the utmost importance as a leader. These are the traits that we try to live by here at Locomotive.
1. Good communication skills: every successful relationship requires good communication no matter the setting. It’s important to speak clearly and concisely.
2. Confidence: having great self-confidence is contagious. This will create trust between you and your team. If you’re sure of yourself, they will be sure of your choices.
3. Passion: this kind of goes hand-in-hand with confidence. If you’re passionate about what you do, that kind of excitement will rub off on your team. It shows that you take your work very personally and are intent on the success of the team as well as yours.
4. Vision: we touched on this trait in our previous creative leadership article. Being a creative leader means leading with vision and open-mindedness. They are flexible and adaptable in their paths to getting there. This also requires that they be learn-it-all with growth mindset.
These traits will most definitely lead you and your team toward the trajectory of success within your company. This is by no means a comprehensive guide to leadership traits but rather our top picks. And the good news is, that if you don’t think you have some of these characteristics as a leader, they can be learned. If you commit to growth and practice these principles in the workplace, you will become a better leader that people will want to follow.