A good leader should be able to motivate his followers using trust, integrity, and common sense. The use of force, coercion, and fear are not always negative motivators, but they should not be the primary source of motivation for a group or individual. The four principles of leadership that I have chosen to discuss are Integrity, Good Communication Skills, Common Sense and Hard Work, and Visionary. I believe that by employing these four principles, an individual will be well on their way to forming the qualities that will produce a great leader rather than a great manager. I think that the definition for integrity should be expanded to include words such as fair, honest, and ethical.
Integrity is one of the most intrapersonal qualities of a leader.
Integrity is a characteristic that can define a leader simply by whether or not a leader has it. I think the first part of the definition, the quality of being whole or undivided, can be better defined by some words from former South Dakota governor Joe Foss. He made the point to the audience that this motto is a principle to live by and that if that motto was followed, we would be living in a much better place. Unfortunately, not everybody subscribes to the same notion of what is right and what is wrong. This is where a leader may come into a lot of conflict.