The common saying that "Barbarians talk in thousand", exemplifies the need for leadership. A society without a leader will someday cease to exist the way it should. Virtually all societies have their own leaders. But something which bemuse me for so long is that some societies succeed while others are exact synonym of failure. Much blame or applause should be apportioned to the leaders of these societies.
To the topic, 'What Personality Traits Make A Good Leader', my fellow Nairalanders? To me, I go for three personalities although there are plethora of traits. These are: Responsibility, Commitment, and Empathy.

1) Responsibility: a good leaders should find no excuse when things go berserk but instead, identify the cause of the problem, seek solutions, and get the society/country back on track. In a situation of successful growth and development, he should also take the credit.

2) Commitment: an uncommitted leaders will likely have uncommitted subjects. When leaders are committed to a cause, there is a great likelihood of utmost success at a fast pace.

3) Empathy: Leaders should always remember the Golden rule which says that you should do unto others as you want others to do unto you. What they wouldn't like to experience as a subject should not be meted out to their subjects. This particular guide will help them to be of great help to their society/country.

There are other traits such as: creativity, accountability, honesty, confidence, inspiring, communication, etc.

What is your take, my fellow Nairalanders?