Maxwell (1998) teaches that "the bottom line in leadership isn't how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others." The 10 characteristics reviewed in this article support that premise. The ability to add value transcends personal gain and allows OSH professionals to become valuable resources for any business. Wharton business professor Adam Grant says, "In the long run, the people who rise the highest are those who add the most value to others. The people who get promoted are those who establish a track record for advancing the interests of the group" (Schawbel, 2013). Without question, OSH professionalsadvance the interest of employees and companies on an international scale. They truly become givers and not just takers. Grant further explains:People tend to approach professional interactions with one of three different mind-sets: taker, matcher and giver. When we're in taker mode, we focus on getting as much as possible from other people. When we're in matcher mode, we look to trade evenly with other people, seeking reciprocity in equal exchanges. When we're in giver mode, we look for ways that we can be helpful to others.
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