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