The Customer Confidential Podcast

The 33 Qualities of Inspiring Leaders

What makes a leader inspiring? Bain's Mark Horwitch says it comes down to 33 characteristics.

By Rob Markey and Mark Horwitch

The goal of the Net Promoter System^® is to create a culture that encourages employees to bring energy, enthusiasm and creativity to their jobs.

Developing that kind of culture requires inspiring leaders. We’ve all seen those people who seem born to be leaders. They have an uncanny knack for motivating the people around them. They show gratitude and connect with people in authentic ways.

You might chalk it up to charisma or a rare innate gift. While that might be true, it’s possible that they studied their own behavior and learned how to mobilize the best qualities of their personality.

In this episode, I talk to Bain Partner Mark Horwitch, who has been studying what makes a leader inspiring. He says it comes down to 33 qualities. Most of us have some of them, but none of us have all of them. He says that when we know our strengths, we can develop them into true leadership assets.

You can listen to our conversation on iTunes, Stitcher or through the player above.

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