5 Qualities of a Good Leader

The (Malaysian) Royal Professor Ungku Aziz Ungku Hamid gave his views on the qualities he considers a good leader should have during a talk on the Quest for Success in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)

I didn't attend the talk, and this article is taken from theSun.

I do have fond memories of the professor. I have a graduation picture taken with Professor Ungku Aziz way back in the 80's when Ungku Aziz was the then Vice Chancellor for Universiti Malaya, from where I graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting. I won't put the picture up because I don't want the picture to be doctored and used unscrupulously. The Royal Professor is a wise old man, at aged 87, and what he says makes sense, and he is a tall order to follow.

5 qualities of a good leader according to Royal Professor Ungku Aziz

1. Intelligence
2. Credibility
3. Humility
4. Courage
5. Discipline

Success Quotes from Ungku Aziz

Success is almost like the Holy Grail, where everyone knows about it, but not quite able to identify it

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A good leader would be able to spot opportunities during a crisis. Every crisis opens up opportunities

A leader should be a 'kiasu' person - a Hokkien word that literally translates as a person who is 'afraid to lose' or someone who wants to win at all costs. Someone 'kiasu' is an aggressive person, and that is needed to be successful nowadays.

Like a traveller, we need to have 2 important things for the journey (of life) - a map and a compass- so that we know our destination (goals), and directions to get there.

Ungku Aziz also recommends some books that every leader should read. Do put this in you must-buy gifts for yourself and loved ones.

Who is Ungku Aziz?