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i) Confidence:
First and foremost the leader should have self-confidence to handle the group and ensure that
they contribute positively to common goals.
ii) Knowledge and Intelligence:
The leader must have knowledge and intelligence to handle the technical aspects of the problems
that the group encounters. His competency is highly necessary for him to get the respect of the
group members.
iii) Discipline:
A disciplined leader is always in a better position to enforce discipline amongst the group
members which is absolutely necessary for the proper performance of the group.
iv) Patience:
To deal with different types of people and problems, the leader has to be very patient, so that
obstacles can be overcome in a calm manner.
v) Initiative:
The leader must have the quality of initiative so that he on his own takes upon himself the
responsibility of the group and the activities to be performed which in turn would motivate the
group members to perform better.
vi) Innovative and Creative:
A leader faces so many problems for which he needs to be creative and innovative to find the
right solutions and moreover new ideas help in keeping up the interest of the group members.
vii) Communication Skills:
Effective communication skills help the leader to make the group members understand their job
better and convince them about the role each one has to play.
viii) Interpersonal Skills:
The leader's primary job is to influence the group members to strive willingly towards common
goals for which he needs excellent interpersonal/human skills. He should have the skill of
dealing with different types of people.
ix) Good Personality:
A leader with a dynamic personality finds it much easier to get the group to work in a better
manner. Personality is the sum total of physical and mental attributes of an individual.
x) Administrative Skills:
A leader should possess the skills to plan, organize, direct, co-ordinate and control effectively
which is highly essential for the efficient functioning of the group.
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