Napoleon Hill's 11 Attributes of Leadership from "Think and Grow Rich"

1. Unwavering Courage — Based upon knowledge of self and of one's occupation. No follower wishes to be dominated by a leader who lacks self-confidence and courage.
2. Self-Control — The man who cannot control himself can never control others. Self-control sets a mighty example for followers.
3. A Keen Sense of Justice — Without a sense of fairness and justice, no leader can command and retain the respect of his followers.
4. Definiteness of Decision — The man who wavers in his decisions shows that he is not sure of himself and cannot lead others successfully.
5. Definiteness of Plans — The successful leader must plan his work and work his plan. A leader who moves by guesswork is like a ship without a rudder.
6. The Habit of Doing More Than Paid For — Leadership requires the willingness to do more than you require of your followers; it's one of the penalties of leadership.
7. A Pleasing Personality — No slovenly, careless person can become a successful leader. Leadership calls for respect, and followers won't respect a leader who doesn't grade high on this factor.
8. Sympathy and Understanding — The successful leader must be in sympathy with his followers and understand them and their problems.
9. Mastery of Detail — Successful leadership calls for mastery of the details of the leader's position.
10. Willingness to Assume Full Responsibility — The successful leader must be willing to assume responsibility for mistakes and shortcomings of followers, not shift blame.
11. Cooperation — Successful leaders must understand and apply the principle of cooperative effort and be able to induce followers to do the same.