nt situations and circumstances. On the other hand, Bengt Karlof’s “Conflicts of Leadership,” describes six qualities that good leaders must possess, and they are as follows (Karlof 3):1.Helicopterability – the ability to see the whole picture in both time and space.2.Good Judgement – the ability to make sound decisions based on facts, experience and intelligence.3.Imaginations – the ability to be creative and see opportunities beyond the obvious ones.4.Analytical ability – the deductive intelligence to draw conclusions in a logical sequence from available facts.5.Efficiency – the ability to make decisions if crucial importance to the enterprise with high productivity.6.Ability to win trust and inspire respect.After Clark and Hogan’s two different sets of personality qualities or dimensions that leaders should possess, it is natural to search for specific traits that individuals may have. These traits would help identify possible leaders. Bartol defines the word “traits” as distinctive internal qualities or characteristics of an individual, such as physical characteristics, personality characteristics, skills and abilities, and social factors (417). Some common traits that may distinguish leaders from non-leaders are intelligence, dominance, aggressiveness, and decisiveness. Although individuals that possess such traits would be good candidates to lead, however, I do not believe that individual readiness for leadership is specifically tied to those traits. Some individuals that may have those traits might also lack some important issues, such as the drive and ambition to succeed. Communication skills play a vital role in developing a leader. Without proper communication skills, one would face difficulty in assigning tasks, giving out orders, and receiving feedback from the subordinates. Schermerhorn, co-author of “Organizational Behavior,” describes an...
