Here are 39 qualities or attributes of great leaders. If you have the job of identifying potential leaders in your organization then you should look for people with these must have qualities:

Ability to analyze information extensively to identify the real root cause of problems

Skill to evaluate multiple alternatives to arrive at the appropriate solution

Wisdom to consider the short term and long term implications while taking decisions

Organization skills to break down complex tasks into manageable parts

Ability to establish linkage amongst data points and identify trends

Skill to utilize multiple sources to collect relevant information

Strong understanding of customer's business and the impact of own decisions/ actions on it

Wisdom to make customer priority as our own priority

Open to receive customer feedback to improve operations

Excellent communication skills(both written, verbal)

Strong understanding of customer's business needs

Focus on creating solutions that meet customer needs

Proactive approach to connect with the customer and build rapport

Ability to create and drive detailed plans. Proficient in prioritizing the tasks effectively

Stands up and takes up challenges with enthusiasm

Take complete accountability from the very beginning through end

Displays an attitude of gratitude, appreciates and recognizes the contribution of others

Skills to adapt and collaborate with multiple stakeholders from diverse background

Invest efforts and focuses on development of others

Ability to select right candidates for the job and delegate tasks according to strengths of individuals

Helps everyone understand their role/ part by sharing the BIGGER picture

Treats everyone with respect and displays empathy

Great ability to manage and resolve conflicts for effective team management

Never every gives up when faced with challenges

Self driven and encourages initiatives

Ability to modulate own communication by assessing the audience

Listens with intent

Aware of the improvement areas and strengths of own self and the team

Proficient at the required technical, domain and management skills

Never looses composure in stressful situations

Extremely committed to continuous learning and self development

Possesses clarity of thought and articulates own thoughts in precise manner

Produces written communication that is clear and precise/ crisp

Assertive and confident to share own point of view

Open to hear ideas and promotes innovation

Willing to go extra mile for getting the job done

Ensures timely delivery with top quality by working with focus and commitment

Ability to look into the future to predict issues and identify opportunities