According to the 2013 Inc. 500 CEO survey, the top three attributes of outstanding leaders are trustworthiness, sincerity, and a capacity to inspire. This survey can be viewed as a self-prophecy. Perhaps this is how most of the CEOs view themselves. Of course, they see themselves as trustworthy, sincere, and inspiring. But is that how their employees view them?
According to Inc. magazine, likability was the last of 21 characteristics for making great leaders. In my experience, you don’t have to like a boss to work for him or her, but the chances are you won’t work there very long. However, if you like the boss, you’re likely to stay remain much longer, even if you could make more money elsewhere. To see the survey results, go to http://www.inc.com/magazine/201309/how-the-inc.500-approach-leadership.html.
