Character & Success

According to Steven Covey, many success literatures show that character is the determining factor. And I am not surprised. I do believe that character determines success, even more so than skills or techniques. I was representing World Team Australia in a Bible college last week, and one of the speakers talked about 7 leadership perspectives, which I found very insightful. Here they are:

1. Visionary - committed to growth, looks beyond problems to causes, and develops precise solutions to success.
2. Teacher - imparts wisdom, maturity, and skill to others, validates direction; and ensures completeness.
3. Server - sees and meets others' practical needs, frees them to accomplish their goals, and invests time and energy in their success.
4. Organiser - visualises final results and directs resources for the successful completion of goals.
5. Mediator - deeply loyal and compassionate, analysing the benefits and problems of a given direction.
6. Idealist - seeks excellence in thought, word, and deed; identifies problems as they arise and speaks truth boldly.
7. Provider - resourceful, prudent, and thrifty, constantly ensuring the best use of all available resources.

What do you think? And if you are a leader, what kind of leader are you?