Fundamentals of Extension Education (1+1)

Qualities or traits of leader

1. Happle has listed the following traits or qualities as, desirable for effective leadership.

2. Physical fitness

3. Mental ability (intelligence)

4. Since of purpose(having definite ideas regarding the aims of the group)

5. Social insight(sensitivity to other person’s position, problems or points of view)

6. Communication(including good listening and speaking acceptably in public)

7. Love for people(friendliness without favouritism or without giving scope for indiscipline)

8. Democracy (giving all members equal opportunities for participation etc.)

9. Initiative.

10. Enthusiasm

11. Authority (based upon mastery of knowledge and skills in a particular field.)

12. Decisiveness(ability to make good and prompt decisions or judgments)

13. Integrity of character

14. Teaching ability

15. Conviction and faith .