Character and integrity The 90s had produced some of the most blatant corporate arrogance among executives of certain huge corporations. (Think Enron and WorldCom.) This had triggered and accelerated sentiments among governing board members of companies that character and values shall be made more prominent in the leadership business. Also, if the leader has a positive outlook in life, he or she will be able to turn failures into successes by seizing each opportunity that knock on the door. Experts say that for one to develop a positive outlook in life, he or she must be able to keep a positive attitude first. Once positive attitude is set, it is easier to look things in an orderly way. What Leadership Means: How Leadership Development Can Help You Imagine the situation: your company's doing well, but it seems you're facing one crisis after another. Problems keep cropping up that could have been prevented and you're facing the prospect of losing employees. What seems to be the problem? People often say that they know enough about themselves but that is, most of the time, wrong. This is because most people like to think well of themselves they don't like to get into the nitty-gritty details of their personality. This is why self-reflection is often unpopular people would rather point out other people's faults than having their problematic traits pointed out to them. One question: What type of person or personality makes the best leader? Leadership personality One can imagine that the person who has the greatest success, heading the largest organization or corporation is the one that makes the best leader. It is possible. On the other end of the pole, could a person with a little drive or entrepreneurial skills end up being a leader? Do you know how to write a proper report or plan a proper budget? Would you be able to do your subordinate's job in a pinch? 2) What Are You Going To Do About It? - By this time, you should know exactly what you're capable of and your limitations. This is where you need to get planning. Look at your negative traits how can you offset or eliminate them?