Here's a great collection of qualities that together probably give a clue...
- Places common gain as the primary consideration (as against self gain)
- Is transparent/shares information freely
- Remains calm and collected in difficult situations
- Allows freedom for others to experiment or innovate
- Shows a high sense of ownership and accountability
- Demands high quality of work
- Leads by example; practices what (s)he preaches
- Challenges status quo and facilitates change
- Deals comfortably with ambiguous/uncertain situations
- Adapts quickly to new situations
- Keeps abreast of recent trends in her/his field
- Willingly takes risks for potential benefit
- Makes decisions balancing different aspects (people/client, long/short term) in the picture
- Clients rely on her/his suggestions/judgment (builds trusted client relationships)
- Displays business acumen in decisions and actions
- Learns from mistakes and failures
- Demonstrates the courage to admit mistakes
- Anticipates issues and deals with them proactively
- Confronts problems; takes action to deal with them
- Connects with people
- Facilitates and encourages collaboration
- Shows how the team’s work fits into the relevant larger picture
- Provides a shared understanding of goals
- Influences others through his/her ideas or thoughts
- Treats people with respect and fairness
- Includes people from diverse backgrounds in his/her team
- Helps people learn and grow
- Listens actively to other people’s opinions or ideas
- Provides regular and meaningful feedback
- Stands up and fights for what is right
- Is punctual and manages his/her time well
- Is self-driven
