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title: Traits of a Motivated Leader
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# [Traits of a Motivated Leader](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2014/06/12/traits-motivated-leader)

 Written by [csnyder](https://blog.solomonpage.com/author/csnyder) | Jun 12, 2014 10:00:49 AM

<http://spg-blogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/traits-of-motivated-leader-180x110.jpg>If there is one trait that virtually all effective leaders have, it is motivation – a variety of self-management whereby we mobilize our positive emotions to drive us toward our goals. Motivated leaders are driven to achieve beyond expectations – their own and everyone else’s. The key word here is *achieve*.

Plenty of people are motivated by external factors, such as a big salary or the status that comes from having an impressive title or being part of a prestigious company. By contrast, those with leadership potential are motivated by a deeply embedded desire to achieve for the sake of achievement.

If you are looking for leaders, how can you identify people who are motivated by the drive to achieve rather than by external rewards?

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