Leadership Analysis: Examining Qualities of Dr. Manmohan Singh

This report provides an analysis of the leadership qualities exemplified by Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. It identifies key attributes such as honesty, integrity, the ability to build trust, effective communication, confidence, decision-making skills, and the capacity to empower others. The report highlights how Dr. Singh demonstrated these qualities throughout his political career, emphasizing his clear vision, accountability, and polite demeanor. The analysis underscores the importance of these leadership traits in achieving success and influencing others. The report concludes by summarizing the significance of these qualities for effective leadership in any professional setting, emphasizing their role in goal accomplishment and smooth operations. The references included support the findings and provide a comprehensive overview of leadership principles.

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Table of Contents
Introduction...............................................................................................................1
Honesty and integrity................................................................................................1
To be trustful and create trust.................................................................................1
Effective relationships............................................................................................2
Confidence.................................................................................................................2
Decision making.....................................................................................................2
Empowering others................................................................................................2
Clear goals and objectives......................................................................................2
Communication.........................................................................................................2
Clear vision............................................................................................................3
Accountability........................................................................................................3
Polite.......................................................................................................................3
Conclusion.................................................................................................................3
References.................................................................................................................4
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“Qualities of Dr.Manmohan Singh”
Introduction
A leader is a person who shows the right path to other people and thinks positive. A
leader is an individual who controls all the activities and also has a control to influence others. It
has also seen that if the leader is not effective in the workplace than it can be difficult to achieve
success. This paper will focus on the qualities of a leader.
The discussion will be made on Dr. ManMohan Singh who is the prime minister of
India. He was an Indian economist and also politician who served as a prime minister of India
from 2004 to 2014. He was born on 26 September 1932 (Baru, 2015). The focus will be given on
the qualities which are possessed by him.
1. Honesty and integrity
This is considered as one of the major aspects of the attribute that should be possessed by
a leader. If a leader is not honest then it can be difficult for the other people to follow him or her.
It is important that leader should communicate in a proper manner with others so that proper
evaluation can be made in an effective manner. Dr. ManMohan Singh is also honest towards the
acts. He follows the path of honesty and integrity. It is one of the best qualities which are
possessed in him and due to this factor only he has achieved success and respect in the eyes of
the people.
a.) To be trustful and create trust
Honesty has a relation to being truthful and it is important for a leader to create trust so
that other people can follow him. Dr. Man Mohan Singh is honest and because of this, he has
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created trust in the eyes of the majority of people. It is important for a leader to possess the
quality of honesty and trust so that the people who are following give respect and image can be
maintained. In the present scenario, Dr. Man Mohan Singh has a good image of the public and
they give respect because of the quality related to honesty and integrity (Sanders, 2017).
b.) Effective relationships
It can be evaluated that leader can only maintain effective relations with the other or with
the public if he has the inspiring quality in them. It has been analyzed hat Dr. Man Mohan Singh
has an inspiring personality which gives inspiration to his followers and the respect which is
earned is just because of the honesty and inspiring personality (Zheng and Muir, 2015).
c.) Confidence
It is essential for a leader to be confident so that people can follow them and can also
accept the command given by them.
2.) Decision making
Decision making is one of the qualities the leaders possessed. It is seen that Dr. Man
Mohan Singh make decisions which give benefit to the society also. As it is seen that he is
confident towards the decisions which are made (Canals, 2014).
a.) Empowering others
To empower other is also one of the qualities of a leader. It has been seen that Dr. Man
Mohan Singh focuses on empowering the people which maintain the culture of the society. He
focuses on motivating the other people so that they can give their best and also they can
understand the ownership of towards the activities which are given to them (Copeland, 2014).
b.) Clear goals and objectives
It has been seen that Dr. Man Mohan Singh has clear goals and objectives towards the
activities. It has been seen that effective leader is the one who focuses on clear goals and
objectives. If goals and objectives are no cleared then an individual is not considered as an
effective leader (Meier and O'Toole Jr, 2017).
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c.) Accountability
Dr. Man Mohan Singh focuses on the concept related to the more blames and share less
credit. If a leader is considering this approach then it can be easy to achieve and grow. The leader
focuses on the other people that they are doing or act in an accountable way or not.
3.) Communication
Communication is also considered as an important quality of a leader. The leader should
be a good communicator so that the acts which take place can be effective. If communication
skill is not possessed by a leader then he or she is not considered as a leader.
a.) Clear vision
Dr. Man Mohan Singh focuses on communicating the vision and also the strategies with
the public so that confidence level and trust can be enhanced of the public. In the political sector,
it is important for a leader to be a good communicator so that thoughts and views can be
conveyed in a proper manner (Bellou and Gkorezis, 2016).
b.) Polite
Politeness is one of the important aspects that should be possessed by a leader. If a leader
is not polite then it is difficult to convince people. Individuals can only be convinced if the leader
is sharing their views and opinion in a polite manner. The public will also accept the decision
given by a leader if they are impressive and polite towards the public. It has been analyzed that
Dr. Man Mohan Singh has a kind and politeness nature. He discusses his views and opinion in a
polite manner with other. This is one of the reasons he is loved by a majority of people. Every
individual prefers a person who is polite (Berson et al., 2015). So, this is one the effective quality
possessed by a leader.
c.) Clarity and Concision
It has been analyzed that Dr. Man Mohan Singh conveys his messages and views in a
clear manner which enhances the confidence level of the society. The society trust him
beause of the this quality also possessed by him.
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Conclusion
By focusing on the report it has been concluded that leaders should possess the quality of
honesty and integrity, communication and confidence so that it can be easy to give directions and
implement the decisions accordingly. These qualities are also possessed by Dr. Man Mohan
Singh and this has given positive outcome and success. The effective leader is important in every
workplace so that goals and objectives can be accomplished in a proper manner. Therefore, to be
an effective leader it is important to possess these qualities so that activities can be completed
smoothly.
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