Qualities of Leadership

As a first step, reflect on your definition of
leadership.

Are some people born leaders while the rest of us are destined to
be followers?

Conversely, is it possible for most everyone to acquire
leadership skills through study and practice?

What qualities do you associate
with leadership? Authority? The ability to compromise? To resolve conflict
collaboratively?

Quick thinking and acting or careful reflection and
deliberative decision making? Physical strength? Having strong moral and
ethical convictions? Adaptability and flexibility?

Having sole control of the
situation and a willingness to command others? Sharing power and responsibility
by forging partnerships and using a teamwork approach?

Write your definition of
leadership in one full paragraph.