We’ve yet to hear advice that tells the whole truth about leadership. Yes, everyone agrees that leaders need vision, energy, authority, and strategic direction. That goes without saying. But we’ve discovered that inspirational leaders also share four unexpected qualities:
•humanityBy exposing some vulnerability, they reveal their approachability and .
•actTheir ability to collect and interpret soft data helps them know just when and how to .
•do Inspirational leaders empathize passionately—and realistically—with people, and they care intensely about the work employees .
•themselves They capitalize on what’s unique about .
You may find yourself in a top position without these qualities, but few people will want to be led by you.