TRAITS OF

EFFECTIVE LEADERS
  High level of personal drive
Persons with drive are those identified as willing to
accept responsibility, possess vigor, initiative,
persistence, and health.
  The desire to lead
Leaders with a desire to lead will always have a
reservoir of extra efforts which can be used
whenever needed.
  Personal Integrity

Integrity means and includes “honesty, honor,

incorruptibility, rectitude, righteousness,
uprightness, and similar virtues”.
  Self-Confidence

“A chieftain cannot win if he loses his nerve. He

should be self-confident and self-reliant and even if
he does not win, he will know he has done his best”.
  Analytical Ability

The ability to analyze is one desirable trait that a

leader can use to tide him over many challenging
aspects of leadership.
  Knowledge of the Company, Industry or
Technology

A leader who is well-informed about his company,

industry and technology, will be in a better position
to provide direction to his unit.
  Charisma

When used properly, Charisma will help the leader

in achieving his goals. Subordinates may be
expected to do their tasks willingly.
 Creativity