7 Traits All Great Business Leaders Share

Exhibiting these traits is a sure way to get—and keep—your employees' respect

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By Steven Nelick

As someone who meets a lot of business leaders and is immersed in business collaboration, I can tell you that when you meet enough impressive entrepreneurs and executives, you start to see patterns emerge. Initially, I thought this was coincidence, but as CEO of M3Linked, a business-collaboration franchise where entrepreneurs and business owners present themselves and their work, it dawned on me: These traits definitely aren’t a coincidence—they’re necessary for success.

Let me share with you some of the most desirable traits, in no particular order, that all great business trailblazers tend to possess.

1. Humility

The more powerful you are, the more people expect you to have an ego. As the owner of a company or maybe a high-powered executive, you have a lot to be proud of. You might be forgiven if you’re somewhat egotistical.