LEADERSHIP AS MULTIDIMENSIONAL TRAITS

Leaders have got multidimensional traits in them which makes them appealing and effective in behaviour. The following are the requisites

to be present in a good leader:

1. Physical appearance- A leader must have a pleasing appearance. Physique and health are very important for a good leader.

2. Vision and foresight- A leader cannot maintain influence unless he exhibits that he is forward looking. He must visualise situations and thereby must frame logical programmes.

3. Intelligence- A leader should be intelligent enough to examine problems and difficult situations. He should be analytical who weighs pros and cons and then summarises the situation. Therefore, a positive bent of mind and mature outlook is very important.

4. Communicative skills- A leader must be able to communicate the policies and procedures clearly, precisely and effectively. This can be helpful in persuasion and stimulation.

5. Impartial- A leader must be having a fair outlook which is free from bias and which does not reflect his willingness towards a particular individual. HeA should develop his own opinion and should base his judgement on facts and logic.

6. Intellectual of work- A leader should be very precisely knowing the nature of work of his subordinates because it is then he can win the trust and confidence of his subordinates.

7. Sense of responsibility- Responsibility and accountability towards an individual’s work is very important to bring a sense of influence. A leader must have a sense of responsibility towards organisational goals because only then he can get maximum of capabilities exploited in a real sense. For this, he must motivate himself and arouse and urge to give best of his abilities. Only then he can motivate the subordinates to the best.

8. Self-confidence and will-power- Confidence in himself is important to earn the confidence of the subordinates. He should be trustworthy and should handle the situations with full will power.

9. Humanist-This trait to be present in a leader is essential because he deals with human beings and is in personal contact with them. He must handle the personal problems of his subordinates with great care and attention. Therefore, treating the human beings on humanitarian grounds is essential for building a congenial environment.

10. Empathy- It is an adage “Stepping into the shoes of others”. This is very important because fair judgement and objectivity comes only then. A leader should understand the problems and complaints of employees and should also have a complete view of the needs and aspirations of the employees. This helps in improving human.