Psychology Today | 03.11.2026 21:06
When I conduct a workshop or extended program on leadership development, I often start by asking participants to identify the various characteristics of “good leaders.” Regardless of the audience, their lists are typically similar. In other words, the characteristics that define good leaders are not a secret, and there is general agreement as to what those characteristics are. I then follow with a question: “If this isn’t a secret, why don’t we see more actual leaders who exhibit these characteristics?”
