Leadership Traits, a perspective from our dean

For Leaders, Decency is Just as Important as Intelligence

This article from the Harvard Business Review, written by Fuqua School of Business Dean Bill Boulding, provides Dean Boulding’s thoughts about the traits of a leader that are needed for long-term success, based on his experiences and observations. The Decency Quotient measures the empathy a leader has for employees and colleagues and the motivation for creating a positive outcome for them all – doing right by others.

We hope you find “For Leaders, Decency is Just as Important as Intelligence” informative, thought-provoking, and relevant to your own leadership style.

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