What are the traits that you're looking for in a leader ?

Honest.

Punctual.

Commited.

Confident.

positive mental attitude.

Problem solving.

Communicative.

Good Negotiator.

Easy going and lot more.

1. Visionary & long term thinking
2. Risk taker
3. Good diplomatic skills
4. Patience and Perseverance 

They are:

1- enjoys solid integrity (honest, trustable, respectful, fulfills promises, admits faults...).

2- confident (does not care about personal image over actual achievement... i.e., cares about substance, not symbols).

3- cares about people sincerely (not just a show of caring!).

4- brings new things all the time; excites people and motivates them through his future outlook.

there are numerous other traits and qualities that are essential for leaders to have but the above are the most important ones to me (I feel).

I agree with Mr.Michael's answers.....thank you for invetation

A leader needs to be trusted and be known to live their life with honesty and integrity. A good leader “walks the talk” and in doing so earns the right to have responsibility for others. True authority is born from respect for the good character and trustworthiness of the person who leads.

• Emotional stability. Good leaders must be able to tolerate frustration and stress. ...
• Dominance. ...
• Enthusiasm. ...
• Conscientiousness. ...
• Social boldness. ...
• Tough-mindedness. ...
• Self-assurance. ...
• Compulsiveness.

Vision to see & show others the way to reach the target / objective.

Thanks for invitation...I agree with best answers.

Inspiration and Empathy tops the list.

Leader to me is someone *who is a self motivator & starts on his own * who is unconventional and has his own time table * who despite not good at something has achieved it ( he sets personal targets and achieves) * Despite the failure tries to do it again ( he never gives up)

Clear vision which he shares with all stakeholders

Clear goals

Integrity

Excellent Communication 

High Expectations

Leads by example

Role Model

Supports his team

Encourages his team

Gives recognition

Stimulates the teams

Focuses on the team's needs and team's growth

Takes responsibility for the team, does not assign blame

Good work-life balance