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Quality of a Leader: Stubbornness or Persistence. Which Kind of Leader will You Be?. Attributes of a Stubborn Leader. Demonstrates Lack of Commitment to the Vision Limited Communication Withholds I nformation Discourages Open Communication Close-minded Resists Change
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Quality of a Leader: Stubbornness or Persistence Which Kind of Leader will You Be?
Attributes of a Stubborn Leader • Demonstrates Lack of Commitment to the Vision • Limited Communication • Withholds Information • Discourages Open Communication • Close-minded • Resists Change • Unwilling to consider alternatives • Avoids Conflict • Will not make needed changes to achieve the vision • Lack of Follow-up • Disregards Planning and Details
Attributes of a Persistent Leader • Demonstrates their Commitment to the Vision • Open Communication • As transparent as possible without compromising the goal(s) • Open-minded • Willingness to Change and Adapt • Can Do Attitude • Proceeds even when others are doubtful and hesitant • Driven by the Vision to Persist • Follow-up • Emphasis on Planning and Details
What’s so Different? • Stubbornness is a component of persistent • Willingness to ADAPT is the difference between the two • Persistence requires a higher level of commitment • Willing to learn and grow • Achieving the goal is more important than being right • Stubbornness requires inflexibility • Refusal to think or act outside of the box • Selfishness