1. Quality of a Leader: Stubbornness or Persistence
Which Kind of Leader will You Be?

2. Attributes of a Stubborn Leader
Demonstrates Lack of Commitment to the Vision
Limited Communication
Withholds Information
Discourages Open Communication
Close-minded
Resists Change
Unwilling to consider alternatives
Avoids Conflict
Will not make needed changes to achieve the vision
Lack of Follow-up
Disregards Planning and Details

3. Attributes of a Persistent Leader
Demonstrates their Commitment to the Vision
Open Communication
As transparent as possible without compromising the goal(s)
Open-minded
Willingness to Change and Adapt
Can Do Attitude
Proceeds even when others are doubtful and hesitant
Driven by the Vision to Persist
Follow-up
Emphasis on Planning and Details

4. What’s so Different? Stubbornness is a component of persistent
Willingness to ADAPT is the difference between the two
Persistence requires a higher level of commitment
Willing to learn and grow
Achieving the goal is more important than being right
Stubbornness requires inflexibility
Refusal to think or act outside of the box
Selfishness