text: what strengths do you need to become a leader?   it helps if you understand people and work well with  them. you need to be knowledgeable of the business in which you're leading. you need skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, delegation, planning, coaching, communication, time management, discipline. you need character strength, because leadership is one of the hardest things you'll have to do. you need to be good at directing, motivating, developing and empowering people.   a lot of stuff, huh? hey, that's why they pay 'em the big bucks.