5 'Advantages' of Leadership

Personnel work for the 14th National Congress of the Party is entering a crucial stage.

Scene from the closing session of the 14th Central Committee Conference - Photo: GIA HAN

Speaking at the 14th Central Committee Conference, which opened on November 5th, in addition to the general standards outlined in the Party's regulations on selecting and nominating personnel for the Politburo and the Secretariat of the 14th Party Congress, General Secretary To Lam highlighted five important "positive points" that are appropriate for the new revolutionary stage of the Party and the country.

The five "plus points" are: (1) Having a national strategic vision and maintaining national autonomy, (2) Having leadership and command capabilities at the national level, (3) Having political prestige and integrity at a symbolic level for everyone to follow and learn from, (4) Having the ability to implement resolutions into measurable results; and (5) Having sufficient mental and physical endurance to withstand the pressure and intensity of work in the 14th term and subsequent terms.

Those five "positive points" are not only criteria for selecting candidates for the upcoming term, but also a blueprint for the leadership stature of the entire new era – as Vietnam enters a period of rapid, sustainable development and rises to the group of developed industrial countries.

First and foremost, a national strategic vision and national-level leadership capacity are two prerequisite qualities.

A Politburo member in the new era cannot simply be proficient in their own field; they must also be able to see the "big picture" of the country and understand the interconnectedness of the economy , society, security, and foreign relations.

In a volatile world , leaders need to maintain national strategic autonomy, striking a balance between independence and integration, between rapid development and long-term sustainability.

The third positive point – political credibility and integrity at a symbolic level – is the foundation of trust and leadership legitimacy. A leader can acquire more knowledge and hone their skills, but credibility and integrity cannot be "learned" or "practiced" overnight.

Reputation can only be built through actions, through fairness, and through consistency between words and deeds.

When leaders live with integrity, without self-interest, and without shirking responsibility, they become role models that inspire confidence among the people and enhance the political strength of the Party.

The fourth positive point – the ability to translate resolutions into measurable results – reflects the spirit of "say less, do more," and "promise less, deliver on promises." This is a criterion of modern action-oriented thinking and management, where concrete results are the clearest evidence of leadership ability.

No matter how good a resolution is, if it doesn't translate into tangible results, it remains just a document. A good leader is someone who knows how to turn a vision into a program, a program into results, and results into the people's trust.

Finally, mental and physical endurance are requirements that cannot be overlooked. Today's national leaders must work at a high intensity, facing immense pressure and close public scrutiny.

Physical health is a necessary condition, but mental health—willpower, resilience, and the ability to withstand pressure—is the sufficient condition for leading the country through difficult times. That resilience comes from faith, from a desire to serve, and from a deep love for the homeland.

It is worth noting that these five "positive points" should not only be the standard for the 14th term but should become the long-term benchmark for the entire new era - the era of innovative leadership thinking, intelligence, integrity, and effective action.

And from a broader perspective, many of these standards can and should be applied to local officials, especially those directly leading and managing specific sectors where the ultimate outcome is measured by public satisfaction.

The five "positive points" mentioned by General Secretary To Lam are therefore not only a measure of high-level leadership capacity but also a guiding principle for building an elite team of cadres at all levels – those who possess the intellect to see far ahead, the courage to act, the integrity to set an example, the effectiveness to demonstrate, and the resilience to go the distance.

That is the model of Vietnamese leadership in the Doi Moi 2.0 era - daring to think, daring to act, daring to take responsibility, and always putting the national interest above all else.

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NGUYEN SI DUNG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/5-diem-cong-cua-lanh-dao-20251107074831921.htm