LEADERSHIP CHARACTER BY FRANCIS ABBAH

LEADERSHIP CHARACTER BY FRANCIS ABBAH

"Great leaders possess great character that attracts people to them. And people, in return trust them due to the stable nature of their character."- Francis Abbah

Character is one of the features that distinguish great leaders from ordinary leaders. Character can be defined as the distinguishing feature, characteristic or trait of an individual.

Great leaders possess great character that attracts people to them. Likewise, their character is stable in nature and as a result, people can trust and lean on them. Most often, they are predictable due to the stable and unwavering nature of their character.

Having a great character and modelling it to their people or followers is one of the greatest things a leader can do for his or her people. This is due to the fact that people are more likely to model their lives on and become what they are visually exposed to. In addition, the better the leader is in terms of his or her character, the better people of character he or she attracts to his or her team.

Character in itself does not make one become a leader. However, without it, a leader is likely to fall off the ladder of leadership once he or she gets to the top.

Great leaders are "one" with themselves. This means they are the same people both in public and in private. They live by their convictions and beliefs. They live by their set of principles and standards and never sacrifice those principles on the altar of any political, economic or social benefits.

Great leaders possess a high level of character. And their lives are open books for all. Great leaders are consistent in their character. And their character is predictable by their people. And based on their great character, they are able to govern themselves well which ultimately helps them to lead others very well.

The words, deeds, and actions of great leaders align with each other. Character, is one of the significant traits that separates great leaders from any other leaders. It is more important that talents and charisma because without it, the leader is likely to fall once he or she rises up the ladder of leadership.

Leaders of character most often do not need to defend themselves in challenging times. This is due to the unchanging nature of their character. Their convictions, beliefs and character are always stable even in challenging times.

Weak leaders in character equal weak entities. Likewise, strong leaders in character equal strong entities. Hence, to produce a strong entity being it a nation, family or organization, then leaders need to possess strong character.

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