Promote Teamwork

3.3. Qualities of an Effective Team Leader

A successful team leader should demonstrate the following qualities:

• Good communicator – listens and shares information clearly.

• Honest and trustworthy – earns team respect.

• Confident – inspires and influences others positively.

• Fair and impartial – treats everyone equally.

• Empathetic – understands team members’ needs.

• Decisive – makes sound judgments when required.

• Supportive and motivating – encourages participation and growth.

• Visionary – sets direction and inspires action.