7 Attributes of a Wise Leader

culled from:ronedmondson.com

I write and speak a lot about wisdom. I think wisdom is critical to good leadership. Leadership demands consistent decision-making and a wise leader has developed certain attributes that protect the leader and the organization during this process. A leader learns wisdom from the personal experience of success and failure and from the insight of other leaders.

Here are 7 attributes of a wise leader:

Timing – The wise leader using sound judgement and is patient, knowing there is a right time to act and and there are times to wait…

Morality - The wise leader places a high value in character and integrity, knowing that ultimately everything rises and falls on these qualities…

Vision - The wise leader understands the value of a big picture, and therefore keeps an eye on something worth attaining…

Initiative - The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation, change and forward progress…

Diligence - The wise leader continues in spite of adversity, knowing that reaching a goal is worth the struggles to get there…

Strategy - The wise leader realizes that no dream becomes reality without proper planning…

People - The wise leader knows that people are the key to any organizational or team success and works to develop and empower others…