qualities of good leadership
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Qualities of Good Leadership
By: Aishath Eaman
Who are leaders?Are leaders born? (OR)
Are leaders made?
Either way a leader is a person who guides
others toward a common goal, showing the way
by example.
What is Leadership? Leadership is the ability of a superior to influence
the behavior of his subordinates and persuade
them to follow a particular course of action.
Leadership is also known as the ability of the
manager to induce subordinates to work with
confidence and zeal.
Qualities of good leadership
A leader has got multidimensional traits in him
which makes him appealing and effective in
behavior. The following are the requisites to be
present in a good leader.
1. IntelligenceLeader should have a high level of intelligence with
sound educational and technical background.
2. Emotional Stability A leader should be emotionally stable. He
should not lose temper at any stage.
3. Understanding Human Behavior
A leader should posses a deep understanding
about human behavior, emotions, needs etc.
and he should be able to deal with people.
4. Understanding the views of others
The leader should understand the views of
others . If he does all the things in his own way
he may lose the support of others.
5. Motivating the FollowersIt is not enough if the leader is self
motivated. He should also know how to
motivate his followers.
6. Initiative and Creative AbilityThe leader should take initiative because
he has to take the lead to do a work and then only others will follow.
The leader should also have creative ability.
7. Judging AbilityLeader should be able to judge anything. Then
only the leader can anticipate the response to
the actions and decisions.
8. Responsibly & Decision MakingA leader should lead from the front by
taking the responsibilities and must be a
decision maker.
9. Guidance
Leader should be a good guide to his
subordinates. He should tell and demonstrate
the ways of doing work.
10. PersonalityThe leader should have an attractive and
pleasing personality.
11. Dignified A leader should behave with his
subordinates in a dignified manner.
12. HonestLeader should be honest, sincere, fair and
reasonable in his dealings with his
subordinates.
The last test of a leader is, he leaves behind
him in others the conviction and will, to
carry on.
ARE YOU THAT ?
THANK YOU!
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