Successful Leadership: Traits Revisited

Abstract

Leadership may be defined as the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals8
. The source of
this influence may be formal. An organization providing its managers with certain formal rights cannot assure that they will lead
effectively. At times, the ability to influence arising outside the formal organizational structure, often referred to as nonsanctioned
leadership is even more important than the formal influence. Organizations need strong leaders to challenge the status quo, create
visions for the future and inspire members to want to achieve the visions.