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Qualities of a Good Leader

Leadership is an art form. To become a good leader, you have to begin working on
improving yourself. A good leadership is indispensable for any government, business or
organization. Qualities of a Good Leader and Leadership Abilities are essential to actuate
others and achieve the desired goals. Different strategies and leadership styles are used
to achieve the goals of organization. A leader or executive directs and guides its
subordinates to achieve the goals. Leaders are an essential and most significant part of
any organization, which have responsibilities to set organizational goals, develop visions
of future, motivate and influence subordinates and organization members to attain the
goals. Leadership is one of the most important functions of any organization which is
essential for maximization of efficiency and attainment of organizational goals.

A leader’s job is not an easy and facile job. It is one of the most challenging jobs
with huge responsibilities, and without specific leadership skills and qualities, it is
hard to attain the desired goals. Organizations with highly enthusiastic, esteemed
and skillful leaders get their goals efficiently and touch the skies of success. A
leader has a set of challenging responsibilities like initiation, guidance, motivation,
building confidence and morale, building a sense of coordination and proper
working environment. An effective leadership with sufficient managerial
capabilities and leadership skills is an asset and key to success for any
organization. To be a successful leader some leadership qualities requisites are
really essential. Some qualities of a good leader are described below.

1. Honesty: An honest leader is a precious asset to any organization. A leader


must be honest with his organization and organizational workers as well.
Honesty is one of the most essential qualities of a good leader. A good
leader never compromise on organizational interests and never loose his
integrity.

2. Dedication and sincerity: A dedicated leader is always respected by others


due to his professional approach. A good leader is always an inspirational
source for his workers, due to his dedication and sincerity.

3. Vision and focus: A good leader always has a vision of future and possible
circumstances of future. Visionary approach is also one of the most
indispensable qualities of a good leader. A leader with visionary approach
is able to look beyond common sight. And then he takes appropriate
decisions according to possible circumstances of future. Future risk
management is also related to this aspect of leadership qualities. A good
leader must have an ability to visualize different situations. A proper focus
on work and organizational goals is of equal importance along with the
vision of future.

4. Good interpersonal communication skills or Effective Communication:


Communication skills are one of the most essential qualities of a good
leader. As a leader has to communicate with others frequently, when you a
have good communication skills and able to express what you want, then
you can achieve the best. Effective communication is necessary to develop
good working relations, which are a requisite to attain the desired goals of
an organization.

5. Motivation capabilities (motivator): A good leader has an ability to


motivate and incite his subordinates and workers to get the desired results
or desired quality and quantity of the work. Motivation capabilities are one
of the key qualities of a good leader. A good leader continues to motivate
and influence his subordinates. This is very essential and effective to create
a good working environment and attainment of good results. A good leader
prefers the safety of workers and motivates workers adopt safety measures.
He actuates them to work better improve the quality of work. He announces
incentives and bonuses for hardworking workers. A good leader also
announces awards and proper rewards for his subordinates in case of hard
work and quality of work. These incentives and rewards are a true source of
motivation for his workers.

6. Consistency: Consistency is one of the qualities of a good leader which


have crucial importance. A good leader must be consistent in his approach
as well as decisions. A good leader has some specific style of leadership.
He must be consistent to maintain his specific style. Inconsistency leads to
failures. A good leader must avoid different approaches or modifications. A
sensible leader has a constant working approach with a little tolerance of
modifications if necessary. Simple and consistent leadership approach leads
to a successful leader.

7. Will power and self esteem or positive attitude: Will power and self
confidence are key qualities of a good leader. A good leader must have self
confidence if he wants to earn the confidence of his subordinates. Self
confidence is also necessary while taking particular decisions. A good
leader is aware and confidents that his decisions are in the interest of
organization and organizational members. Will power is also a requisite for
effective leadership. A leader must know himself and able to control
himself resolutely.

8. Knowledge of Work: Knowledge of work is also one of the most essential


qualities of a good leader. A good leader always knows about the work
being accomplished and resources and man power required for a specific
task. Sufficient knowledge about the work helps to make appropriate
decisions.

9. Patience: A good leader has always patience and calmness. These are one
of the crucial qualities necessary for a good leader. A good leader does not
loose his temper and always take decisions with a cool and peaceful mind
after analyzing the whole situation.

10. Decision making capabilities: A good leader has a decision making


capability according to the circumstances. Decision making is one of the
most crucial qualities of a good leader. A good leader always appreciates
suggestions from its subordinated and low level management, but takes the
last decision after analyzing whole situation. Some crucial moments also
demand some daring and bold decisions. A leader having decision making
capabilities can cope with different crucial circumstances.

11. Persuasive: A good leader must be persuasive. If our leaders are not
persuasive, we will not follow them. That means they are not leaders at all. Instead,
think about some of our great leaders. George Washington, Sir Winston Churchill,
Nelson Mandela. Were they great leaders just because of their honesty and fairness?
No, they were not! It was what they thought and said and did that inspired people. It
was this that swayed people to their cause. We
need leaders who are persuasive.

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