Great leadership behaviour cannot be learned in a classroom.

They are behaviours that must be understood, believed in and then practiced continuously.

We have distilled the core elements of great leadership behaviour as being "the 12 C's"

These behaviours, if they are not all present personally in the leader, regardless of seniority of leadership, will cause people to not want them as leaders, and they will not readily follow them except through fear or force.

These behaviours have been written about in the book "Acid Testing for Leadership - the 12 C's of Great Leadership Behaviour"

Whilst the book delivers the meaning and even a process for "how", the best way to gain the ability is through a suitable training program that requires interaction and practice.

In summary, here are the 12 C's: -

Candour – Be respectful yet direct and truthful.                                  

Care – Show respect and compassion.           

Challenge – Habits, standards, processes, bureaucracy, status quo.                                          

Clarity – Of values, vision, purpose, outcomes, what, who, why, when, how (if necessary).              

Collaboration – It’s time to get together!

Commitment – To vision, values, outcomes, people, role of leadership.                           

Competence – In function, communication, conceptualising, people skills.               

Confidence - In your role, in your people, in your purpose.                                     

Connection – Ability to relate to all your stakeholders, all your possibilities.                          

Consistency – In your decisions and behaviour.

Convincing – Ability to persuade and influence 

Courage – Despite your fear – to be your best, to set the example, to champion your values, vision, purpose and your people