ABSTRACT
Coach would tell you, among many competencies, that a true organizational leader:
Has followers gained through earned trust and respect
Considers followers as partners in work and shares rewards; helps and encourages those under him/her to grow; has faith in people, believes in them, and draws the best out in them
Has no ego
Is a good listener
Is a role model—whether he or she wishes to be one
Has a responsibility to conduct himself or herself for the betterment of society as a whole
Is a self-starter, creates plans, and sets them in motion
Laughs and can laugh at himself or herself
Is interested in finding the best way, not in having his or her own way
Understands his or her strengths and devote energy to improving weaknesses
