26 characteristics of a strategic leader

26 characteristics of a strategic leader:
1. Exceptional understanding
2. Seeing things from a larger perspective;
3. Understanding himself or herself;
4. Thinking for himself or herself;
5. Seeing the essence of the situation;
6. Grasping how various aspects of reality are related;
7. Sound and executable judgment;
8. Experience based pragmatic knowledge;
9. A clear idea of where the obstacles are;
10. Ability to assume contradictory points of view;
11. Width, height and depth;
12. Having a rich life experience;
13. Bringing clarity and form to experience;
14. Helping others in time of trouble;
15. Working with a person’s natural focus of attention;
16. Being a good sensitive counselor;
17. Thoughtful, fair, not afraid to admit mistakes;
18. Acting within the limits of his or her knowledge;
19. Being comfortable with ambiguity;
20. Willing to profit and learn from experience;
21. Seeking the ultimate consequences of events;
22. Having moral and spiritual integrity;
23. Having an excellent character;
24. Searching for a way of life;
25. Reading between the lines;
26. Having an authoritative presence;

Source: The Inspirational Leader by John Adair