We recently launched our second Gr8 Leaders Program with a group of incredible women who are committed to developing their leadership skills and challenging themselves to learn, grow, network, and achieve at a higher level. This group of Gr8 Women Leaders are already amazing leaders, but they recognize that they can grow and become even better. They have a strong desire to learn, and they are willing to invest their valuable time, energy, and money to gain an edge and become the best version of themselves.

During our kick-off session, we had a thought-provoking discussion about what makes a leader great. Here’s a list of qualities the SOS Gr8 Women came up with:

• Committed to leading by example
• Ethical
• Positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Active listener
• Lives with Integrity
• Genuine/Honest
• Trustworthy
• Transparent
• Humble
• Accountable to self and others
• Approachable/Warm
• Consistent
• Motivator
• Organized
• Intentional
• Credible
• Seeks wisdom
• Patient
• Shows gratitude, says thank you often
• Supportive
• Facilitates learning
• Develops other leaders 
• Committed to learning and becoming a subject matter expert
• Can be open and respectful when opinions differ
• Validates others
• Keeps commitments
• Doesn’t fear making decisions

This is a comprehensive list from a group of truly great leaders. What else would you add to this list? Share your ideas in the comments below. I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts. 

Are you a Gr8 Leader? What are you doing to grow into the best leader you can be?