• Initiate action- A leader initiates action by communicating the vision, policies and plans to the subordinates and this forms the basis from where action starts.
• Motivation- A leader motivates the employees with economic and non-economic rewards to encourage the subordinates.
• Providing guidance- A leader offers guidance and supervises action by the subordinates on how to perform their work effectively and efficiently.
• Creating confidence- a leader explains to the subordinates their roles and gives them guidelines to achieve the goals effectively. They also hear the complaints and problems from their subbordinates.
• Building morale- A leader acts as a morale booster and assures full co-operation to their subordinates to enable them perform with best of their abilities
• Builds work environment- A leader nurtures appropriate work environment in terms of human relations and infrastructure
• Co-ordination- Leaders reconcile personal interests with organizational goals through proper and effective co-ordination

Listen to the video above. Read the readings in the links below. Focusing on a named local leader, what makes him/her important to the local community?

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