Week 9 – Leadership Characteristics

Adam Fike
Thursday 3/19

Attractive Characteristics of a Church Leader
1. Humble Authority – Leaders with charisma carry a commanding presence when relating to others in a way that is not dominating.
2. Self-Confident and Assertive – An attractive leader is one that believes in him or herself and does not back down to opposition.
3. Act Decisively – An attractive leader is able to prove to others that he can make the right decision even if it is difficult.
4. Holds Great Visions of Excellence – A charismatic leader is a visionary, is able to see potential, and makes goals to accomplish that potential.
5. Expressive Emotionally – People follow passion. A charismatic leader is emotional about the things that are important to him/her.
6. Free of Internal Conflict – A leader is perceived as capable when there is no internal conflict. Others believe he/she has it all together.
7. Full of Energy – A leader with charisma carries enthusiasm and raises the energy level in the room.