Which of the following is included among Bennis' seven qualities?

• A. People Skills
• B. Benevolence
• C. Punctuality
• D. Stamina

Answer: (A)

People skills are included among Bennis' seven qualities because leadership fundamentally rests on how a leader relates to and influences other people. Bennis emphasized that an effective leader must connect with others, communicate a clear vision, build trust, and develop their team. Those interpersonal abilities enable a leader to inspire, motivate, resolve conflicts, and guide groups toward shared objectives, which is why this trait sits squarely in his framework. Traits like punctuality, stamina, or benevolence are positive, but they’re not the specific set of core leadership qualities Bennis singled out.