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In any sort of group, whether it is a team for your work, or a social organization, there is always someone who exibits a set of characteristics that bring the members of the group together. These qualities can make or break a team effort, turning the potential productivity into successful achievement.

Develop the “Seven C’s” in order to best utilize your personal influence:

1. Character - There is an old cliche that “Character is what you do in the dark“, none the less it is true. In this day of transparency and Google, people will always find out what you are doing when you think no one is looking. A productive leader will always do the right thing.
2. Clarity - Does everyone on your team know what you mean in your communications? A productive leader will clearly describe the goal so that everyone understands the direction that the team is headed, as well as the steps needed to get there.
3. Credibility - Cultivate trust by keeping your promises. Setting an example by your own behavior builds trust. A productive leader will “walk the walk”, and not just “talk the talk”.
4. Commitment - Putting in the extra effort is a strong motivator for a group’s success. A productive leader must believe in the organization and dedicate their energies to supporting the team.
5. Courage - There will be times that obstacles will interfere with the group’s progress. A productive leader has the mental toughness to press on, or (this is sometimes even harder) to re-evaluate the situation and change direction.
6. Caring - It is important that team members build relationships with each other, between themselves and with their leader. Fairness and trust are the new currency of the information economy. A productive leader is sincerely interested in the people on the team, and publicly acknowleges their contributions to the project.
7. Confidence - People will follow a leader who is prepared to lead, and does so with gusto. A productive leader is not an overthinker, rather, they will lead without hesitation or second-guessing.

The “Seven C’s” of Productive Leadership are not just for the team leader. Everyone involved can benefit from developing these qualities. Do you know a leader who has trouble with one or more of these? How can you help them improve?

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