In a Forbes article written by Glen Llopis, The Most Underrated Leadership Traits of Women, Llopis highlights his theories and opinions on each underrated trait. Llopis provides specific details that make women effective leaders. The author bases his assessment of women and leadership based on his personal and professional experiences. Within the article, Llopis identifies six leadership traits that women naturally possess, but which are undervalued: • Opportunity-driven: They see the glass as half full. They push boundaries and learn from adverse situations • Strategic: they broaden their perspective to broaden their observations • Passionate: not satisfied with the status quo, they will want to make things better • Entrepreneurial: they enterprising, identify opportunities and develop relationships • Purposeful and meaningful: they have high standards and attention to detail, which increases the attention of others • Traditions and family: it's the glue that holds things together Additionally, Llopis guides readers to another Business Insider article on Why women are more effective leaders than men, for delve further illustrate the author's theories. Relationship to Leadership What makes a good leader? This article provides readers with an in-depth analysis of how leadership should be viewed and perceived. Additionally, I think this article encourages each of us to examine our own leadership traits and ask the following questions: “Are these traits and behaviors that I exhibit?” Why don't I show these traits? Why aren't there more women in leadership roles if they exhibit these characteristics? How do we currently choose leaders? Furthermore, I believe the article relates to leadership because it illustrates that it is imp… at the heart of the paper… there are role models and mentors, who exemplify the possibilities of women in developing countries, communities and generations future. I hope this article sparks discussion and action as a global community that true leadership is found in everyone, at home and at work; and should not be dismissed based on your gender or physical qualities. In my opinion, sustainability is found through the leadership traits exemplified by Glen Llopis: opportunity-driven, strategic, passionate, entrepreneurial, determined and meaningful, as well as traditions and family. I know that when I look for a leader, I look for someone who embodies these trWorks CitedLlopis, G. (2014, February). The most underrated leadership characteristics of women. Forbes magazine. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2014/02/03/the-most-undervalued-leadership-traits-of-women/.