Dr. Kalam has always stressed on the importance of creativity and innovation in everything we do. He says that India needs creative leaders rather than managers or commanders.

He says, “If you really want to be a leader, then you have to be a coach rather than a commander, or an advisor rather than a manager and a representative of your colleagues instead of becoming a director.”

5. Have a Long Vision and Pioneering Spirit

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”

Dr Kalam believes that the most important quality an entrepreneur must have is to have a great and clear vision. A person lacking a vision cannot be leader.

4. Integrity and Transparency

“Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.” 

Everything an entrepreneur does should be transparent and high on integrity. There should be a degree of nobility in management. This creates friendly work environment and generates employee loyalty, which in turn leads to higher efficiency and dedication.