The Iowa Leadership Attributes, developed through the university’s strategic plan, provide a shared foundation and common language for leadership across campus.
Attribute Resources
Each attribute below has the following resources.
One-Page Action Guides
Maximize your strengths, find areas for growth.
Intro Videos
Brief introductions to each attribute with real-world examples
Leadership Circles
Group-driven learning to explore and deepen your understanding of the attributes.
Adaptive leaders are agile in the face of unexpected or uncertain circumstances, communicating with clarity and purpose to guide their teams effectively through change.
An emotionally intelligent leader understands both their own and others’ emotions, adjusting their interactions to show empathy and strengthen trust and communication.
A leader with integrity consistently upholds honesty, transparency, and fairness in decisions and actions, responsibly managing resources and treating others with respect.
A collaborative leader brings divergent ideas, voices, and skillsets into conversations and decision-making processes and integrates multiple viewpoints to create an environment where meaningful contributions are made by all.
