Qualities of good leadership
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The document discusses leadership and the qualities of a good leader. It explores whether leaders are born or made and defines leadership as guiding others toward a common goal by example. The document then lists 11 key qualities of an effective leader, including intelligence, emotional stability, understanding human behavior, motivating followers, initiative, judging ability, responsibility, guidance, personality, dignity, and honesty. It concludes by asking the reader if they possess the ability to leave others with the conviction and will to carry on.
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Qualities of good leadership
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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.
- 4. Leadership is also known as the ability of the manager to induce subordinates to work with confidence and zeal.
- 5. 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.
- 6. 1. Intelligence Leader should have a high level of intelligence with sound educational and technical background.
- 7. 2. Emotional Stability A leader should be emotionally stable. He should not lose temper at any stage.
- 8. 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.
- 9. 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.
- 10. 5. Motivating the Followers It is not enough if the leader is self motivated. He should also know how to motivate his followers.
- 11. 6. Initiative and Creative Ability The 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.
- 12. 7. Judging Ability Leader should be able to judge anything. Then only the leader can anticipate the response to the actions and decisions.
- 13. 8. Responsibly & Decision Making A leader should lead from the front by taking the responsibilities and must be a decision maker.
- 14. 9. Guidance Leader should be a good guide to his subordinates. He should tell and demonstrate the ways of doing work.
- 15. 10. Personality The leader should have an attractive and pleasing personality.
- 16. 11. Dignified A leader should behave with his subordinates in a dignified manner.
- 17. 12. Honest Leader should be honest, sincere, fair and reasonable in his dealings with his subordinates.
- 18. The last test of a leader is, he leaves behind him in others the conviction and will, to carry on. ARE YOU THAT ?
- 19. THANK YOU!