What are the qualities needed to become a successful leader?

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Mention the essential qualities needed for leadership

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1. Physical energy and stamina—A leader should have a good personality, charming manner, and ability to work hard. A leader will be successful only when he acts with the group as a member and workfP"1 hard. A leader can help a business enterprise to achieve its objectives or goals.
2. Intelligence. Leaders should have somewhat higher intelligence than the average of their subordinates. They should possess the ability 10 think scientifically, analyse accurately and interpret clearly and concisely the problems faced by the group.
3. Vision and foresight—A leader should exhibit his trail of looking forward. He must have foresight to see and feel the future. He should take into account the happenings which are about to occur in future. This will enable him to maintain his influence over his subordinates.
4. Initiative-The main task of a leader is to initiate suitable sequence of actions in proper lime. Hence leaders must possess a strong personal motivation to keep accomplishing something.
5. Self-confidence—Self-confidence is essential to motivate the subordinates and boost up their morale. He should have confidence in himself whenever he takes any decision or initiates any cause of action. For this a leader should have conceptual clarity about the things, he is going to do. A confused leader may cause damage to the group or organisation. The leader must lake firm decision.
6. Flexibility—A leader should be flexible or open minded i.e., he should be ready to absorb new ideas as may be demanded by the situation. He should be prepared to accommodate others view points and alter his decision if need be.
7. Sense of Responsibility—A leader should be prepared to shoulder the responsibility for the consequences of any steps he contemplates or takes. He should be aware of the duties and obligations associated with the position held by him.
8. Human Relations Attitude—A leader should possess the human relations attitude. He should be able to deal with people and secure their willing cooperation. He should try to develop social understanding with the people. He should try to achieve the cooperation of the subordinates.