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LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS

These are the traits of an efective manager |
Oby the U.S. Small Business Administration

ver the past several years, one of the most also have a strong sense of ethics and work to build integrity in
important contributions psychology has made their organizations.

to the ield of business has been in determining Raymond Cattell, a pioneer in the ield of personality assess-
the key traits of acknowledged leaders. Psy- ment, developed the Leadership Potential equation in 1954.

chological tests have been used to determine This equation, which was based on a study of military leaders, is
what characteristics are most commonly noted used today to determine the traits that characterize an efective

among successful leaders. This list of characteristics can be leader. The traits of an efective leader include the following:
used for developmental purposes to help managers gain insight

and develop their leadership skills. EMOTIONAL STABILITY
The increasing rate of change in the business environment is a Good leaders must be able to tolerate frustration and stress.

major factor in this new emphasis on leadership.
Overall, they must be well adjusted and have the psychological
Whereas in the past, managers were expected to maintain the
maturity to deal with anything they are required to face.

status quo in order to move ahead, new forces in the marketplace

have made it necessary to expand this narrow focus. The new DOMINANCE
leaders of tomorrow are visionary. They are expected to be both Leaders are often competitive, decisive, and usually enjoy over-

learners and teachers.
coming obstacles. Overall, they are assertive in their thinking
Not only do they foresee paradigm changes in society, but they
style as well as their attitude in dealing with others.

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