Effective communication Communication is important everywhere, but its importance in good leaders stays uncontested. Predominant problems in most spheres have their origins in miscommunication.Effective communication does not equate to speaking well alone but also spans to active listening and proper questioning technique to elicit required information. A leader takes advantage of effective communication not just for clarity but also for connection, inspiration, persuasion, guidance and even assurance. Her way of communication sets the tone and communicating trend for that business environment.Problem-solving skills help any leader to analyse and anticipate trends. It gives a leader direction and ideas for strategic planning which lists under important leadership skills as well.A successful leader always manages to create and foster a solid foundation of trust and relationships with people . Investing time, effort and even emotion to strengthen relations internally as well as externally reap unparalleled success to any leader.Amidst the bounty of essential leadership skills to strive for, trustworthiness has crossed the mile to become as crucial a skill as confidence or competence.