The attributes of public health leadership.

McKee, MORCID logo and (2025) The attributes of public health leadership. European journal of public health, 35 (Supple). ii1-ii4. ISSN 1101-1262 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaf019
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of public health leadership. Yet, while there were many inspirational examples, too often, it was lacking. This personal perspective reflects on the experience of the pandemic, drawing on previous reflections on the role of public health professionals. It identifies eight key attributes that a public health leader should have. These are an ability to take the initiative, a sense of curiosity, a broad perspective on health threats, a recognition that there are those who are opposed to health, a willingness to speak truth to power, confidence, and the ability to engage with leaders in other sectors, a commitment to values, and an ability to communicate. In each case, it asks whether these attributes were apparent during the pandemic and why they might be needed in the future.

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