Ten Relationship Traits and Skills for

Good Leadership
An important aspect of good leadership is the ability to work and
relate with others. There are ten qualities that characterize
successful leadership in the area of relating and communicating with
other people.

1. Availability

A good leader is available and in touch with people. An important

leadership skill is the ability to recognize needs and be able to
respond to them quickly and in the moment.

2. Facilitating Harmonious Relationships

A good leader realizes the importance of harmonious relationships

and is proactive in creating a harmonious atmosphere. Successful
results are born out of harmony rather than conflict. Good
leadership will prioritize keeping conflict and disharmony to the
minimum.

3. Approachability

A good leader is approachable and has an open door policy. Good

leadership creates an environment where openness and honesty can
occur in an atmosphere of fairness rather than judgment.

4. Appropriate use of authority

Sensitivity to the proper use, and conversely the misuse, of their

authority is the whole mark of good leadership A good leader will
not use their position of authority for self gratification and
promotion or in a controlling and domineering manner. Successful
leaders use their positional power with wisdom and sensitivity to the
appropriateness of the circumstances.

5. Confidentiality

Good leaders conduct conferences and meetings in an atmosphere

of trust. They display appropriate confidentiality and respect
towards others and about others.
6. Self Motivated

Good leaders set and use goals to motivate themselves and others.

They understand the importance of personal and professional

development. Successful leaders do what is necessary to upgrade
their knowledge and skills and be on the cutting edge in their field.
Successful leaders not only motivate themselves in personal
development but also motivate those around them.

7. Provide Support

Good leaders are able to provide emotional support for those for
whom they are responsible. They recognize the importance of
encouragement and inspiring confidence and also give recognition of
a job well done.

8. Maintaining Motivation and Team Spirit

A good leader provides incentives and motivators to improve the

performance of their employees to challenge them to maintain
quality results.

9. Clear Communication

A good leader is an excellent communicator. Their leadership

involves communicating clearly the objectives and procedures
required of a task. They set clear, attainable, and measurable
goals.

10. An Understanding of Group Dynamics

A good leader understands the dynamics of group relationships.

Successful leaders have the ability to lead groups without
aggravating conflict and minimizing disharmony. They are inclusive
and skilled in creating a sense of team unity. They are adept at
balancing the strengths and weaknesses of the group for best
results.