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The Excellent Leader model invites leaders, who are intentionally seeking excellence, to a deliberate and dynamic exploration of eight essential characteristics of Excellent Leaders. Drawn from ancient wisdom,  considered through the mind of St. Thomas Aquinas and informed by decades of experience, you are invited to convene, deliberate and actively pursue “stretching forth your mind to great things” and a greatness of soul through these eight characteristics.

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Eight Characteristics of an Excellent Leader

The Excellent Leader model is founded upon decades of effective work with leaders and groups of leaders across businesses, nonprofits, and institutions. Again and again, the same qualities emerged – not as theory, but as lived reality.

8 Essential Characteristics:
– Desire for Excellence
– Seeking Wisdom
– Common Good
– Authentic Friendship
– Practical Wisdom
– Enduring Courage
– Articulate Communication
– Profound Love

Together, these form the foundation for leaders seeking not just effectiveness, but excellence

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