7. Positive orientation- the future should always be seen as bright and optimistic. Tomorrow will be better than today. We prefer the personal and everyday lives. So the ideology of leader is that future will be better than today, that things can and will improve. Problems can be solved by our actions. Problems are not “problems” but opportunities. Simultaneously we want our leaders to be honest and realistic. If a leader takes a positive stance, he/she will be more popular and desired action is more likely to occur.

“Pessimism breeds negativity. Optimism breeds opportunity.”

8. People based- leadership must be of, by, and for the people. The only reason for leadership should be for the benefit of the people. One many so called leaders are disturbed today is that they are seen as self – serving primarily interested in their own benefit.

9. Practical- a leader must realize that pleasing all the people all the time is not possible. A leader must be practical in decisions made catering to the majority, perceptive enough to realize when the majority is right and strong enough to take action without the support of majority when majority is wrong. At the same time you must be strong enough to stand by your convictions and accept criticisms – valid and invalid- which are sure to come.

10. Progressive- an effective leader will move the group forward. Incorporating new strategies in leadership and communications is important. It depends upon the group’s needs and desires.

11. Prepared- A leader must be knowledgeable about his or her goals, the variety of means of reaching the goals, the needs necessary to meet the goals and about the people in the group. An effective leader must be both organized and prepared. A modern folk saying is that,” You should not have your mouth in gear while your mind is in neutral”.

12. Power – building – A leader need to have and to motivate followers to become involved in getting the job done and they must be able to delegate. A similar trait is the “ability to network” to build linkages of friends and acquaintances so that they may be able to provide needed assistance at some future time.

13. Emotional stability – Good leaders must be able to tolerate frustration and stress. Overall they must be self adjusted and have the psychological maturity to deal with anything they are required to face.

14. Enthusiasm- The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty. Leaders are usually seen as active expressive and energetic. They are often very optimistic and open to change. Overall they are generally quick and alert and tend to be uninhibited.

15. Conscientiousness – Leaders are often dominated by a sense of duty and tend to be very exacting in character. They usually have a very high sense of excellence and an inward desire to do one’s best. They also have a need for order and tend to be very self- disciplined.

16. Compulsiveness- Leaders are found to be controlled and very precise in their social interactions. Overall they are very protective of their integrity and reputation and consequently tended to be socially aware and careful, abundant in foresight and very careful when making decisions or determining specific decisions.