QUALITIES OF GOOD LEADERS

 

 

QUALITIES OF GOOD LEADERS

 A leader is a person who leads a group of people, especially as the head of a country or a political party or an organization. So we have political, social, religious and market leaders. There are also such phrases as local, state, national, international and world leaders.

            Leaders are both born and made. Born leaders are few, trained ones are many. Quite a few are dynastic leaders. They have inherited leadership.

            All leaders are not good and popular and esteemed by their followers. Some of the qualities of good leaders are listed below.

1.The ability to lead, command, control and serve.

2. Latest awareness about the field where they have been selected or appointed or designated as leaders,

3. They must be dynamic, innovative and competitive.

4. They must continue to update their qualities and should not rest on their laurels and achievements.

5. If they can have access to a leadership school, they must join its refresher course.

6. They must remain in touch with their followers, staff at all levels and other subordinates.

7.  Integrity is one of the most important qualities of good leaders. They must not indulge in malpractices.

8. Good leaders are empathetic. They are willing listeners and considerate about the concerns of their followers.

9. Such leaders as have poor vision or imperfect interest about the mission their organization cannot compete with rival organizations.

10. Anger is not a quality in a good leader. It is a dangerous weakness.

11. Good leaders are patient and compassionate, they are kind and considerate, large-hearted and gracious.

12. Humility is an admirable quality even in a very powerful leader.

13. Good leaders know how to encourage, motivate and inspire their followers or subordinates and make them progressive and innovative.

14. Revengefulness or enmity of any kind is dangerous for any type of leader.

15. As somebody has said good leaders cultivate a positive organizational culture.

            Finally, this quote about a good leader: He knows the way, goes the way. and  shows the way.

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G.R.Kanwal

20^th January 2025