This article is from the Journal of Strategic Leadership
July 12th, 2009A Credible Leader for Turbulent Times:
Examining the Qualities Necessary for Leading into the Future
Allen H. Quist
This article introduces a credible leader with leadership qualities that are needed to successfully lead an organization through the turbulence of our present world. These credible leadership qualities include:
1) a demonstrated competency in leading an organization through turbulence;
2) an honorable intent in the eyes of his or her people;
3) a commitment to personal and staff learning;
4) a leader who is comfortable dealing with people and cultures different from his or her own;
5) a future-oriented leader who studies the current driving forces, searching for likely futures the organization may experience;
6) a leader with a sense of personal creativity and innovation, as well as the capability and commitment to provide an organizational environment conducive to creativity and innovation. Finally, this article presents suggested steps for the reader to develop him or herself into a credible leader for turbulent times.
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