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The Seven Samurai Traits for an Environmental Leader

The Seven Samurai Traits for an Environmental Leader. Hari Srinivas United Nations University srinivas@hq.unu.edu. 1. Communicate and Network.

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The Seven Samurai Traits for an Environmental Leader

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  1. The Seven Samurai Traits for an Environmental Leader Hari Srinivas United Nations University srinivas@hq.unu.edu

  2. 1. Communicate and Network A good leader communicates and networks in a concerted and effective manner. He/She is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the followers, and knows where to find the right resources ... The First Samurai

  3. 2. Offer New Solutions A good leader is innovative and creative - and is able to take a long-term vision. He/she offers new solutions to problems that come up frequently ... The Second Samurai

  4. 3. Build Consensus A good leader creates an environment where followers can offer their opinions. He/she accepts these opinions and builds consensus among the followers ... The Third Samurai

  5. 4. Action-oriented A good leader is able to convert goals and objectives to step-by-step actions that can satisfy the goals. He/she is able to make best use of existing resources to develop action plans and implement them ... The Fourth Samurai

  6. 5. Opportunity Creating A good leader is able to create an environment where opportunities are created, and met by the aspirations of the followers ... The Fifth Samurai

  7. 6. Marketing A good leader is able to market ideas and visions to the group. He/she can understand and sell the capacities and capabilities to the larger society ... The Sixth Samurai

  8. 7. Goal-Oriented and Persistent A good leader is, of course, goal-oriented (developed in partnership with the followers) - and is persistent in achieving the goals, by encouraging and support action ... The Seventh Samurai

  9. If the followers lead, the leaders will follow ... It is the relationships between the leader and his/her followers that finally ensures success.

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