Leadership characteristics | Sig. |
a. The leader is genuine and truly devoted to the organization’s goals/cause | .086 |
b. The leader has a comprehensive knowledge about the organization and its functions (s/he is well informed and understands trends and new technologies appropriate to the field) | .748 |
c. The leader has rich leadership experience | .120 |
d. The leader has rich job experience relevant to the organization | .298 |
e. The leader understands well the overall environment (political, social, economic) and the community in which the organization operates | .561 |
f. The leader often exhibits good judgment in the timing and appropriateness of critical decisions /actions needed | .043* |
g. The leader is skillful in working with people (all stakeholders) | .540 |
h. The leader is visionary | .609 |
i. The leader is persistent/tenacious even at tough times | .168 |
j. The leader does not usually seek spotlight rather acknowledges team efforts. S/he prefers to serve than to be served | .279 |
k. Under his/her leadership the organization has been consistently meeting the goals set | .006* |
l. The leader is willing to learn or to change when situations demand | .164 |
m. The leader practices what he/she preaches and is a good role model | .031* |
n. The leader motivates and cultivates others to grow as leaders | .309 |
o. The Leader Meets Ethical expectation required by the position/job | .033* |
p. The leader usually brings unique and productive insight in discussions and problem solving strategies | .133 |