Q."Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi. Look at the cartoon given below. Leadership is the process by which one individual influences the behaviour, attitudes and thoughts of others. A leader's actions are held to an unspoken standard of what is appropriate and what is not. In present day cricket, where sledging is very common, Rahul Dravid's boys showed exemplary behaviour. Discuss the role of a leader in the light of the above statement.

The book lists ten qualities of a good leader. Honesty — a leader whose ethical, straightforward behaviour is a key value earns a team that follows that same standard. Delegation of duty — a good leader focuses on key responsibilities and delegates work/authority to teammates, overseeing how they perform rather than doing everything alone. Communication skills — without clear, consistent communication, no one understands the mission, goals or instructions. Confidence — a confident leader earns the trust needed for others to actually follow her/his instructions.

Commitment — a leader who works alongside the team, visibly as committed as anyone, earns respect and instils that same drive in others. Accountability — taking personal responsibility for outcomes (one's own AND the team's), never blaming others, and fixing problems rather than assigning blame. Enthusiasm — (from a Greek root meaning "possessed by a god") being motivating, energetic, passionate and dynamic about one's own work and about the role of leading. Focus — thinking rationally and staying self-driven toward better results. …