Unlocking Team Success: The Three Leadership Traits That Make a Difference

Team leaders play a vital role in shaping their teams, helping individuals grow, and providing a clear vision. The most effective leaders share key qualities that inspire success and bring out the best in their teams.

Ethical

In a recent Harvard Business Review survey, more than 60% of business leaders ranked strong ethical and moral standards as the most critical leadership trait. It’s easy to see why—especially in today’s fast-changing business world. People want leaders they can trust who stand by their principles and treat others with fairness, no matter the circumstances. Ethical leaders build trust by guiding their teams with honesty, integrity, and respect.

Communicative

Good communication is at the heart of outstanding leadership. The best leaders are open and transparent, regularly sharing feedback, updates, and recognition. Whether it’s offering guidance, giving harsh feedback, or celebrating wins, they keep the lines of communication clear and open. This kind of connection helps teams stay informed, aligned, and motivated to do their best work.

Decisive

Great leaders know how to make confident decisions, even when the stakes are high and the information is limited. They rely on their experience, trust their instincts, and take action when it matters most. These bold decisions can make all the difference in moving a team forward and achieving success.

When leaders embrace these qualities—ethics, communication, and decisiveness—they create stronger teams and better outcomes for everyone

About the Author

John Seville is an entrepreneurial technology and business leader. He has successfully launched four businesses during his career: Computer Consultants of Colorado, Chief Technology Consultants, (the) Center for Transformative Coaching, and his most recent venture, Ascent Leadership Group, which he started in 2018 and serves as the Managing Principal. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, John has served in multiple corporate CIO and COO roles. The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) and the Society for Information Management (SIM) nominated John for the Colorado CIO of the Year award. Connect with John by emailing him at john.seville@AscentLeadershipGroup.com