Integrity
A leader demonstrates integrity, awareness and self management
Leaders require integrity, awareness of others and an ability to manage themselves. Strong personal qualities underpin leaders’ ability to positively influence others. A leader with integrity:
- Demonstrates strong values, ethical standards, and personal integrity
- Shows personal courage and takes responsibility
- Displays personal drive, confidence and resilience
- Effectively deals with one’s own and others’ emotions
- Is committed to personal development and excellence
- Demonstrates self awareness and understanding of others
- Uses intuition and makes sound judgment
A leader cultivates productive relationships
Leaders establish productive working relationships with a wide range of people to maximise their effectiveness. Through cooperation and partnerships, they can deliver greater value to customers and stakeholders. A leader with integrity:
- Nurtures positive internal and external relationships and professional networks
- Facilitates cooperation and partnerships
- Is customer focused
- Delivers value to stakeholders
- Demonstrates political sensitivity and organisational awareness
- Creates and promotes team identity and professionalism
