This document discusses the essential qualities of an effective leader. It outlines several important leadership traits such as being a good socializer, listener, empathetic, empowering, persuasive, assertive, evaluative, proactive, resourceful, responsible, committed, trustworthy, humble, caring, visionary, competent, and having initiative. The document emphasizes that great leaders value diverse opinions, cultivate trust, develop other leaders, help people with life issues, encourage others, think long-term, and act with humility. An effective leader is also someone who can replicate themselves by developing their people.