14 Characteristics of a Great Business Leader

Even though right now it may just be you (or a few interns) in your business, there will come a time, as your business grows, when you will have a team; a group of people who look to you to lead them towards the goals of your company.  While this it exciting, it should also be a little intimidating.

Being a great leader, in my opinion, is not something that you can learn from a book. It takes time, practice, and the ability to admit to mistakes.

Recently, while taking a business growth course here in NYC, I participated in a group exercise where we listed characteristics of the best leaders we’ve worked with in the past.

Take a look and take it in, people.

Start to embody some of these characteristics in your work so that, as you grow as a business, you also grow as a leader.

14 Characteristics of a Great Business Leader

• Encourages creativity
• Possesses a balance of confidence and humility
• Is a closer
• Is a teacher
• Is strategic in decision making
• Has a generosity of spirit
• Knows how to effectively delegate
• Great listener
• Is fair
• Is non-reactive
• Is supportive
• Is respectful
• Has a positive energy
• Is decisive

I know there are a few on this list that I can definitely improve (I’m lookin’ at you, decisive).

What characteristics would you add to the list? Hit us up in the comments below.