What Makes an Effective Leader?

The text is in furtherance to the traits discussed in the previous resource but adds the traits of drive, desire to lead, and business knowledge. Drive is an indicator of being highly motivated.

Introduction

As people have pursued an understanding of what makes an effective leader, their attention has often moved to the key personal traits those leaders exhibit. The idea is that identifying those common traits will help businesses identify effective leaders and help individuals know how to become better leaders. What are some of those common traits?

Research on traits has many critics. One example that follows will illustrate that someone perceived as a leader may not be the most effective leader in the long run. Nevertheless, some companies will use traits or personality in making hiring or promotion decisions.