This presentation discusses the competency of leadership and its importance in healthcare and other sectors. It highlights the similarities and differences in leadership traits and attributes required in healthcare and other sectors. The challenges faced in healthcare leadership are also discussed. The necessary attributes of a good leader are listed, including adaptability, accountability, conflict management, coaching, delegation of work, empowering others, imitativeness, interpretation and analysis of information, change management, motivation, negotiation, openness, managing performance, creating positive impact, feedbacks, self-awareness, collaboration, and social responsibility and awareness.