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Leadership plays a crucial role in ensuring that employees move in the same direction together and channel their efforts in a synergistic way. Leadership is not just about transmitting tasks or giving directions, but about motivating, inspiring, exemplifying, and guiding people towards achieving meaningful goals that they may not otherwise address. The goal of our study is to analyze the impact of motivation to be a leader and the qualities of a good leader on work performance. Results indicated that both motivation to lead (β = 0.34, p < 0.001) and qualities of a good leader (β = 0.47, p < 0.001) significantly and positively influence employee performance, highlighting their critical role in enhancing organizational outcomes. The findings underline the economic and practical significance of investing in leadership development programs that enhance intrinsic motivation and critical leadership qualities. This study contributes uniquely to the leadership literature by integrating motivational factors and specific leadership qualities into a unified model, providing clear evidence-based insights for improving employee engagement, teamwork, and productivity. Practical recommendations include structured training, mentorship initiatives, and continuous professional development focusing explicitly on enhancing leadership capabilities within organizations.
