Leadership is a widely read subject and various theories have been put forward by various academicians and practicioners. Schools offering management studies also dwell on various topics on leadership but yet we still lacks quality leaders .... leaders that are able to understand the environment it operates and adjust accordingly.
Though I am not that well read on the subject of leadership, I did not find many Asians or Malaysians that have put up much discussions on this topic. As such, I wish to share the thoughts of Tun Mahathir Mohamad, his thought on what are the attributes of a leader.
The seven attributes of a good leader by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
1. A good leader may not be humble but at least he should not be boastful;
2. He must be prepared to accept responsibilities but should not be too pushy and insistent on taking the lead.
3. He should not seek to blame others for failures but to admit his own culpability. He should not point fingers or seek scapegoats.
4. He should be modest and not seek praise and glory.
5. He should know how to handle his followers as much as his superiors. He must be sensitive to the sensitivities of others.
6. He should be willing to do what he expects others to do. He should uphold the slogan of leadership by example.
7. He should be learned and more intelligent at least by comparison to the people he leads.
So, what do you think? Are there many Malaysians qualified to lead?
So, what do you think? Are there many Malaysians qualified to lead?
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