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LECTURE 3
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
 FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP

1. Traits
2. Principles
3. Values
4. Theories
5. Ethics/Morality

Fundamentals: forming a necessary base or core that is of central importance.

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 Understanding traits of an effective leader.

 Big 5 personality Traits (OCEAN).

 Being self-aware of your own personality and traits.

 Understanding yourself (self-awareness).

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 TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER

1. Bearing 12. Determination

2. Confidence 13. Assertiveness
3. Courage 14. Candor
4. Integrity 15. Sense of humor
5. Decisiveness 16. Competence
6. Justice 17. Commitment
7. Endurance 18. Creativity
8. Tact 19. Self-discipline
9. Initiative 20. Humility
10. Coolness 21. Flexibility
11. Maturity 22. Empathy/Compassion

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EVALUATE YOUR OWN TRAITS

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BIG 5 PERSONALITY TRAITS
POSSIBLE RESULTS OF A PERSONALITY TEST

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POSSIBLE RESULTS OF A PERSONALITY TEST

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 INFLUENCES ON PERSONALITY DIMENSIONS
• Neuroticism and Extroversion are more strongly influenced by heredity than
environment. However, they are traits that can be changed to a certain extend
through a determined effort.

• Openness, Conscientiousness and Agreeableness are thought to be determined

by the environment, hence these traits can be changed, over time, through
training.

Manning & Curtis. (2012). The art of leadership, 4th ed. P.335

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PERSONALITY HELPS DETERMINE:
• How you approach your job.

• Relationships – compatibility.

• How you handle stress.

• Job fit.

• Leadership style.

• Decision making.

• Degree of supervision desired/needed.

• How you cope with change.

 EVERYONE DO THIS TEST ONLINE
• http://www.personalityassessor.com/bigfive/

• Report your
complete results
including the full
written report next
week!

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Your results should look like this

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