Notable Traits of Natural Born Leaders 5. Open to Influence from Others

Surprising feature number 5

True leaders are open to influence from others

From you, for example.

We admire leaders for their predictability, their ability to let go and because they sometimes doubt. The fifth characteristic is perhaps the most remarkable: real leaders allow themselves to be influenced. That is not a weakness. It is a rock-solid strength.

Again, research – and just look at the leadership manuals – shows that effective leaders like to listen to others a lot, and also readily admit that the other is right. Great leaders prefer to see the whole spectrum rather than just one side. Is that a form of influence? Certainly, because they are clear about that too: every other point of view is stored and applied.

Great leaders appreciate spiritual challenges, stimulation and change in their mind setIt also helps them to focus on things.

Ergo: great leaders bring out the great in others.