This is the assignment/transfer of authority to another person to carry out specific activities. It is the process of distributing and entrusting work to another person. This is a very essential component in leadership. It is not just about assigning tasks, but the leader needs to be aware of...

This is being free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere. Not engaging in or involving cheating, stealing, or lying. Honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair. Honesty is expected from leaders to garner trust and respect from people for reliability. Moreover, we look up to people who are...

Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, express, understand and regulate emotions. Dr. Goleman who popularized this concept described emotional intelligence as a person’s ability to manage his feelings so that those feelings are expressed appropriately and effectively. This is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express...

This is the quality or act of being humble. Being humble is having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance. It is not regarding others as inferior. It is not being overly proud. A great soccer player admitting that there are others who are better...

This is the personal requirement or expectation to justify actions or decisions. I like to use word responsible. Accountable means that you are obligated to explain, justify, and take responsibility for your actions or inactions and to answer to someone that could be of higher or lower authority. It...

This is relating to or involving the imagination or expression of original ideas. A leader should have the ability to create and realize novel solutions in the midst of complex or changing situations. Remember what Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher said: “Change is the only constant in life”. A leader...

This is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Some will use the term moral uprightness. Integrity is the foundation of good leadership, and one must stand for their beliefs. No matter how hard a situation, a good leader inspires with his principles without compromising; they...

This is a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment. Self-confidence is an attitude about your skills and abilities. It means you accept and trust yourself and have a sense of control in your life. You know your strengths and weakness well, and have a positive view...

This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It is the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling. There are 3 types of empathy: Cognitive: Understanding the other person’s feelings. Seeing another...

This is the ability to convey a message thoroughly through the use of clear, direct and easy to understand language/medium. Remember that this can be verbal or non verbal. The effective communicator is receptive and responsive to the input of the other person or audience.  All essential aspects of...