other set of traits that have positive implications for successful leadership (288):Energy and adjustment or stress tolerance: Physical vitality and emotional resilience.Prosocial power motivation: A high need for power exercised primarily for the benefit of others.Achievement orientation: Need for achievement, desire to excel, drive to success, willingness to assume responsibility, concern for task objectives.Emotional maturity: Well adjusted, does not suffer from severe psychological disorders.Self-confidence: General confidence in self and in the ability to perform the job of a leader.Integrity: Behavior consistent with espoused values; honest, ethical, trustworthy.Perseverance or tenacity: Ability to overcome obstacles; strength of will.Cognitive ability, intelligence, and social intelligence: Ability to gather, integrate, and interpret information; intelligence; understanding of social setting.Task-relevant knowledge: Knowledge about the company, industry, and technical aspects.Flexibility: Ability to respond appropriately to changes in the setting. Schermerhorn’s set of traits for successful leaders encompasses all the personality traits, qualities, and dimensions that of Clark, Bartol, and Hogan defined. Out of Schermerhorn’s set of traits, I personally believe that Achievement orientation is the most essential one. Without the need for achievement, one will not find the motivation and reason to excel. The need for achievement pushes individuals to their extremes, causing them to conquer and surmount any obstacles or difficulties. Georgiades explains Morgan McCall’s six demands of leadership that were published in McCall’s book “Developing Leadership: A Look Ahead.” McCall’s key requirements for effective leadership are:1.Setting direction. Setting direction is dreaming what might be, gauging its feasibility, and figuring out what has to be done to pull it off.2.Alignment. Success i...
