To be a successful leader who makes a real impact, it’s important to know the key traits that great leaders have. In this activity, you’ll dive into your own leadership qualities and see how important it is to use them effectively. This is important to understand as you dive deeper into your project and take on greater leadership roles. 

• Let’s start by exploring what makes a great leader. Check out the list of character traits that experts say are essential for leadership: 

Self-Awareness      Respect      Empathy       Vision      Communication      Learning Agility

Collaboration       Influence       Integrity       Courage       Gratitude       Resilience

• Which traits do you feel confident in?
• Which ones are you currently working on?
• Which ones do you need to develop more?

• Based on how you are feeling right now, choose one affirmation episode from this podcast to complete.
• Choose one of the following activities to help you understand why these traits are so important in leadership. Then, post your completed activity on the path:
  • Curious and always asking “But why…?” Watch videos and read articles to research why these traits are crucial for good leadership. Create a presentation explaining why each trait is so vital.
  • Want real-life examples? Pick a famous leader from history and explore which of these traits they had. Make a comic strip (digital or by hand) or write a narrative story (based on real events) that shows how their traits made them successful.
  • Already have leadership experience? Reflect on your own leadership journey. Create a video blog where you talk about how you’ve used these traits and specific times when you could have used others to be a better leader. Finish by sharing three specific steps you’ll take to improve your weakest traits.