Which leadership personality traits do you display (Ch 2)? Of the traits which are "Nature vs Nurture"? Which trait or traits would you like to develop/further develop over the next 12 months? General personality traits associated with effective leadership include ________. self-confidence, humility, core self-evaluations, trustworthiness, authenticity, extraversion, assertiveness, enthusiasm, optimism, warmth, and sense of humor. Other traits include ________. cognitive ability, conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness, agreeableness, motivation, social intelligence, self-monitoring, emotional intelligence, and problem solving.