5 Attitudes That Define Great Leaders

Simon Childs Managing Director

Optitude 360 Executive Search Psychology

What makes a great leader? This is a question that has been asked throughout history and there are many different answers. However, there are some attitudes that great leaders share. These attitudes include having a positive outlook being passionate about what they do being able to make tough decisions and more. If you want to be a great leader start by adopting these attitudes.

Whether you’re a CEO small business owner or team leader the ability to motivate and inspire others is essential to your success. But what separates great leaders from the rest? We’ve identified five attitudes that define great leaders:

1. They have a positive outlook.

A positive attitude is a very important trait for a great leader. A positive attitude helps a leader to be optimistic and have hope even in the most difficult of situations. A positive attitude also rubs off on the people who follow the leader and this can help to create a motivated and cohesive team. Finally, a positive attitude creates an aura of success around the leader which can inspire others to achieve their own goals.

2 They are solutions,-oriented.

Leaders who are solutions-oriented are always looking for ways to solve problems. They are not content with the status quo and are always looking for ways to improve things. This type of leader is not afraid to take risks and is always looking for new and innovative ways to get things done. This type of leader is also very good at dealing with change and is always adaptable to the ever-changing needs of their organisation.  

3 They are passionate about their work.

Passion is one of the most important traits of great leaders. If you’re not passionate about your work it’s very difficult to inspire others to be passionate about it as well. Passionate leaders are also usually very knowledgeable about their field and are able to articulate their vision in a way that gets others excited about it as well. Great leaders also know how to make

Great leaders work hard and set an example for their team. They are not afraid of long hours and know that success comes from dedication and perseverance. Great leaders also know how to delegate and trust their team to get the job done. This allows them to focus on the big picture and continue moving forward towards their goals.