PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY A TEAM LEADER
What are the personal characteristics of a successful team leader? We could talk about patience, having a positive attitude toward team operations, willingness to listen, flexibility, a desire to inspire, and many other traits. But ahead of those characteristics that come to mind quickly is the number one skill—sensitivity. It takes a light, delicate, and insightful touch to form a group of strangers, potentially from different cultures, into a viable, productive team. It takes a perceptive individual who understands group dynamics and can lead without pushing. Such a leader must have compassion for all people and a deep desire to help each individual reach her or his potential as a team member. ...
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