Leader Characteristics

Every good leader should possess the following skills, abilities or characteristics:
Ability to delegate authority
As leaders we must know when and who to delegate or give more authority, more responsibility, more decision-making power, more authority. We have the ability to know when we can trust an employee to enable him to make their own decisions without consulting them be.
We can give greater authority, for example, when a worker noticed that display a good sense, good common sense, accountability, efficiency, etc. The same for the case of a good team or working group.
The know how to delegate authority, not only will allow us greater influence as a leader, but also will enable us to achieve greater motivation of workers and therefore higher productivity.
Ability to motivate
As leaders we must know how to motivate our employees, we must know the different techniques, methods or forms of motivation, and apply them consistently.
We must first get to know our workers, to decipher their needs, motivations, likes and personal goals and then be able to provide the necessary means to enable them to meet those needs or to fulfill their personal goals.
Ability to communicate
A good leader must have the ability to clearly communicate their ideas and also ensure that all the communication of the company, is also clear and understandable for everyone.
Also, leader communication should be complete and consistent, you should not say or affirm something, and through their actions contradict what he says or claims.
Ability to manage groups or work teams
The leader must be able to lead groups or teams, must have the ability to lead the group in meeting its objectives, motivate, maintain group harmony, and resolve problems or discrepancies that may occur.
In case of problems or discrepancies in the group must have the ability to trace the causes, for example, by involving all members, and be able to solve them