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Writer's pictureAmanda Hendley

Let’s dive into the 11 Elements of the Leadership Character Model!


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Leadership is about character – who you are not what you do.

Character is grounded in INTEGRITY. Leaders must be honest, credible, and completely trustworthy. A person with integrity doesn’t twist facts for personal advantage, is willing to stand up for what is right, keeps all promises, and can be counted on to always tell the truth. A person with integrity makes sound decisions, especially when faced with moments of indecision, temptation, and conflict. Without integrity, no leader can be successful.


Respect - Respect helps create a positive environment of collaboration and teamwork. Leaders who demonstrate respect show an unconditional high regard for others, acknowledging their values and people, regardless of their behaviors.

  • Empathy Leaders gain trust by genuinely connecting with everyone and showing understanding. When leaders are empathetic, it helps build strong relationships and reduces suspicion.

  • Lack of Blame Good leaders reflect honestly on their own behavior and can admit their mistakes. Rather than spending time assigning blame, leaders spend time fixing problems.

  • Emotional Mastery Leaders who have developed emotional mastery understand that their own perceptions and interpretations greatly influence their understanding of situations and their reactions to it. By being aware of their own thought patterns, biases, and assumptions, leaders learn to question their initial reactions and consider alternative perspectives. This introspective approach allows them to respond to situations with greater composure, empathy, and clarity.

  • Humility This leadership trait is characterized by a modest and respectful attitude towards oneself and others. It involves having a realistic and grounded view of one's own abilities, accomplishments, and limitations, without seeking excessive attention or praise. Humility is often associated with an absence of arrogance, ego, and a willingness to acknowledge and learn from mistakes.

Responsibility - Great leaders accept full responsibility for personal success and for the success of projects and teams.

  • Self-Confidence Self-confident leaders recognize the value of building that same self-confidence in others and aren’t threatened by confident followers.

  • Accountability Leaders who are accountable do what needs to be done, no matter where in the organization they have to go. They hold themselves 100% accountable for making relationships work.

  • Focus on the Whole Leaders who focus on the big picture think in terms of what’s good for the entire organization, not in terms of what’s good for their own team or department.

  • Courage Leaders with courage assert themselves and take risks. They ask for forgiveness rather than permission and try even though they might fail.

By focusing on the development of these character traits, youth will be able to approach and enter the workforce with a skill set that will help them in every aspect of their lives. They will be able to lead effectively, have strong communication skills, and approach important decisions with integrity.


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