Leaders in Greensburg, KS,
survey the damage from the deadly tornado that destroyed 95 percent of their town in May 2007.

Qualities of a Meta-Leader

A meta-leader is a leader of leaders, who mobilizes people and organizations to collaborate in times of crisis.

A meta-leader:

• Displays strength, confidence and persistence when faced with danger, uncertainty or intimidation
• Sets aside self and organizational interests to serve the public good
• Fosters and initiates new ideas, methods and solutions
• Displays confidence motivating others of different rank and stature both within and outside of own organization
• Provides direction and leadership to help teams achieve goals and operate cooperatively and cohesively
• Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at excellent solutions
• Responds quickly to change and easily considers new approaches
• Utilizes a network of partners that spans organizational domains and multi-jurisdictional agencies