vision – Page 23 – Disney Brand Loyalty Keynote Speaker

Leader Top Priorities?

Leadership priorities. Probably the single most important “to do” on a great leader’s list. Right?

At the top for me is a compelling vision. Then acting with integrity. And thirdly, building trust.

But these aren’t the priorities I’m talking about.

I’m referring to personal, moral priorities.

A few months ago, I had the privilege to hear a Fortune 100 President give a speech. To my surprise he listed his as:

Didn’t see that one coming. Career was third. As a Fortune 100 President. Wow.

Live authentically, serve humbly, live to make other’s dreams come true.

“Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work.” — Bette Davis

You know what? Maybe it’s integrity that’s the most important leadership characteristic.

Yes, definitely, integrity has to be the most important leadership characteristic. How could it not be?

Isn’t integrity the most critical of all leadership values? A great leader must have integrity.

Someone who adheres to moral and ethical principles. A person with sound moral character. An honest person.

All of this sounds great – a leader who is honest, with sound moral character. A perfect person. This makes a great leader.

Waaaaait a minnnnnute. Who knows anyone who is perfect?

Passion Trust Vision Decisiveness.

Wait, jungle jeff is going to change his top leadership characteristic again. First it was Trust, then Vision, and finally Passion.

Now you’re saying it’s decisiveness?

Well, maybe.

Just kidding. Passion. Number one leadership trait. Passion.

Can you imagine trusting someone without passion? Can you imagine a vision not inspired by passion?

The most important leadership characteristics have been the jungle jeff topic on the past few blog posts.

First it was trust.

Then vision.

Now, actually, I’m going to just come out and say it.

The number one leader characteristic is passion. Hands down, passion.

Final answer.

Passion!

Agree or disagree?