leader

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly. ---Jim Rohn

This week in our household, we discussed the traits that we look for in a leader.  And here are our ideals:

consistent
 - practices what he preaches

persistent
 - and persevering

flexible
 - can adapt to different personalities in the group he is handling

happy
 - not grumpy; diffuses fumes of happiness in the group

open
 - openness to suggestions and being able to put himself in the shoes of other people

genuine
 - can tell you point-blank what's good and bad in you

sincere
 - can communicate with you with utmost sincerity, can emphatize at your highest and lowest moments

humble
 - leadership is service

not self-centered
 - thinks not only of his own welfare but also of others.  Can sacrifice for the group.

Now that a lot of us are being called to be leaders, I hope that when it's my turn to be one, I can be guided by these points so that I can be the best person I can be.