**The 5 Non-Obvious Traits That the Best Leaders All Share**
**The 5 Non-Obvious Traits That the Best Leaders All Share** When we talk about great leadership, we often default to the obvious: charisma, confidence, decision-making. But after years of observing world-class leaders across business, government, and community impact—there’s a pattern that’s far less discussed. It’s not about being the loudest in the room. It’s about being the most grounded, curious, and *human*. Here are **five unexpected traits** that the best leaders consistently demonstrate—and why they matter now more than ever. --- 🌱 1. Radical Humility Forget ego. The best leaders aren’t the ones who claim to know everything—they’re the ones who *know what they don’t know*. 📌 *Jim Collins* describes this as “Level 5 Leadership”: a blend of personal humility and fierce resolve. Humble leaders listen, admit mistakes, and surround themselves with people smarter than them. > “Humility in leadership is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less.” > — *Dr. Br...