Document Type
Definition Essay
Publication Date
1997
Excerpt
Leadership sometimes seems an almost mythical quality; a leader is viewed as someone separate from the rest of the group, but often no one is quite sure exactly why that person is set apart. And while everyone probably has some idea of what constitutes a good leader, an exact definition is hard to come by. The traits and actions of one leader may vastly differ from those of another, yet both will still be considered leaders. Leadership is very much a personal issue, both for the leader and the followers. Even so, at the heart of leading well are a few characteristics that remain constant, and these can be found in the core of every leader. These essential traits of the leader are a vision, perseverance, and faith in others.
Recommended Citation
Kerins, Mark, "The Definition of Leadership (1997)" (1997). The Valpo Core Reader. 182.
http://scholar.valpo.edu/core_reader/182