The Book on Leadership

I am currently reading a number of books and have more to start including Truth For All Time by John Calvin, The Essential Works of Charles Spurgeon, The Definition of Christianity by David Gooding and John Lennox, Whatever Happen to Hell? by John Blanchard, and The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics by C. S. Lewis. While going through the my books on the bookshelf, I came across one of my favorite books, The Book on Leadership by John MacArthur.

Below are Twenty-Six Characteristics of a True Leader:

1. A Leader is Trustworthy.
2. A Leader takes the Initiative.
3. A Leader uses Good Judgement.
4. A Leader speaks with Authority.
5. A Leader Strengthens others.
6. A Leader is Optimistic and Enthusiastic.
7. A Leader Never Compromises the Absolutes.
8. A Leader focuses on Objectives, not Obstacles.
9. A Leader Empowers by Example.
10. A Leader Cultivates Loyalty.
11. A Leader has Empathy for Others.
12. A Leader keeps a Clear Conscience.
13. A Leader is Definite and Decisive.
14. A Leader Knows when to Change His Mind.
15. A Leader Does Not Abuse His Authority.
16. A Leader Doesn't Abdicate His Role in the Face of Opposition.
17. A Leader is Sure of His Calling.
18. A Leader Knows His Own Limitations.
19. A Leader is Resilient.
20. A Leader is Passionate.
21. A Leader is Courageous.
22. A Leader is Discerning.
23. A Leader is Disciplined.
24. A Leader is Energetic.
25. A Leader Knows How To Delegate.
26. A Leader is Christlike.