What are the Attributes and Skills of Effective Leaders?

What are the Attributes and Skills of Effective Leaders? - "The role of a school leader has taken us only so far in the quest for continual school improvement. We must now raise our sights and focus on the theme of why many school leaders are so successful in what they do in fullfilling this demanding responsibility. Questions that encouraged us to pursue this study were as follows: What is leadership? What are the critical components that awaken an unquenchable curiosity in people to learn more about the characteristics of leaders? Why are some school leaders considered to be more effective than others? Little conclusive evidence exists that connects attributes and skills with the performance of high achieving educational leaders. If there is evidence can the results be used to prepare future educational leaders?"