| Are leaders born or are they made ? There is | | | | persuasive, influential, headstrong, |
| evidence to prove that there is a Personality | | | | opinionated, possibly argumentative and |
| Profile that exists that is a Natural Born | | | | hostile. Believe that being assertive and |
| Leader. In Fact there are 5 specific | | | | taking the offensive is essential to |
| Personality Traits that define a Natural Born | | | | attaining success. They make things happen, |
| Leader. A Natural Born Leader is someone who | | | | rather than waiting for them to happen, and |
| is willing to lead and has the social | | | | are willing to be forceful in order to get a |
| ability, self confidence, assertiveness and | | | | job done. May be authoritarian. 4) Boldness- |
| boldness to take on team responsibilities and | | | | Adventurous, daring, carefree, brave, |
| Lead others. These profiles can be tested and | | | | courageous, audacious, fearless. Uninhibited |
| proven. A Natural born leader will test | | | | individuals who are willing to try new and |
| extremely high in areas of Socialability, | | | | different experiences. They can function |
| Self Confidence, Assertiveness, and Boldness. | | | | normally even in unfamiliar environments, and |
| Leadership is another Personality Trait that | | | | are quick to accept challenges and willing to |
| comes into play but I will explain that | | | | take risks to accomplish their objectives. |
| later. These definiition are specifically | | | | May be pushy and ignore warning signs. 5) |
| define and can be tested and measured based | | | | Another Personality Trait that can be |
| on specific questions. Below are the | | | | measured is actually called Leadership. It is |
| definitions of Socialability, Self | | | | defined as Dominant, influential, |
| Confidence, Assertiveness and Boldness and | | | | controlling, dynamic, commanding, forceful, |
| Leadership. 1) Socialability - Good natured | | | | directing, authoritative. Very strong desire |
| Extroverted, outgoing, friendly, gregarious, | | | | to control, influence and direct others. |
| neighborly, congenial. Warmhearted | | | | Assume the role of leader naturally and enjoy |
| individuals who enjoy interacting and | | | | the responsibility and challenge of being in |
| participating with others. They greet | | | | charge. Have an active leadership style, and |
| strangers openly, are quick to form | | | | are quick to take control of situations. |
| friendships, and enjoy careers dealing with | | | | However the Leadership Trait is measuring a |
| people rather than things. They are rarely | | | | persons willingness to lead. A person may be |
| content in solitary work. People that rate a | | | | a great leader but not willing to lead their |
| 8 or higher in Socialability out of a scale | | | | sons t-ball team or the parent teacher |
| of 10 are usually happier people in general. | | | | association as they may not have the time to |
| This is a Peronality trait that shows how | | | | do so. So they may be reluctant to take on |
| well someone will interact with everyone in | | | | those responsibilities. So their Leadership |
| their sphere of influence (Spouse, Boss, | | | | attitude measurement be a lower score. The |
| Associate, Freind, Employee). 2) Self | | | | natuaral born leadership qualities are still |
| Confidence- #1 Trait - Determines Success | | | | their and when they do get invovled in areas |
| Self-assured, certain, secure, brave, | | | | that they want to devote their time they will |
| fulfilled, poised, self-reliant. Believe they | | | | natuarally take on leadership roles. In a |
| have the knowledge and ability to be | | | | corporate setting if you find someone that is |
| successful at whatever they attempt. Cope | | | | high all 5 areas you have a natural born |
| successfully with challenges and are not | | | | leader. |
| easily discouraged. Handle unexpected | | | | |
| situations well, make decisions with | | | | And you can also visit to sign up now for |
| assurance, and are quick to express ideas and | | | | the FREE Online Personal Evaluation Test. |
| opinions. 3) Assertiveness -Aggressive, | | | | |