The Key Characteristics of a Visionary Leader
Zunaid Khan is Executive Director for Development Planning at City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
Summary
Zunaid Khan highlights the essential role of having a clear and compelling vision in effective leadership.
In addition to possessing a clear vision, Zunaid identifies several other crucial traits for visionary leaders. These attributes include integrity, honesty, confidence, a genuine desire to lead, compassion, empathy, and a sense of humor.
Given that visionary leaders predominantly work with people and necessitate successful collaboration, these traits aid in building strong relationships, fostering innovation, and inspiring others to follow their lead.
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