If you were to take a moment and think about some of the great leaders you have worked with (hopefully you were fortunate enough to work for a few) what are some of their characteristics that were common across the board?
One that comes to my mind, without a doubt, was their approach-ability and willingness to be there for staff. They still made their decisions and stood behind them, but they were available for a conversation, they listened and they took my ideas, concerns and suggestions seriously. This consideration for all team members and fairness when dealing with them made a huge difference in the motivation, performance and results of our team.