Should a good leader also be a good diplomat?

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In politics world, I think that : the good leader must be a good diplomat and I think the reality is a good example

leaders should have diplomatic skills with communication and negotiating skills in order to solve probles control and organize.

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In my opinion, I think leaders ( in business world ) should have a principles of diplomacy or have a part of diplomatic charisma, since they are represent their organizations and often they make deals or attend receptions , meetings , and they are the speakers . Then, they need the minimum standards of diplomacy

Regarding to internal environment, also they need some of it, since they are inspirers, so they need to convince followers by their diplomatic words

BUT, if we are talking about politics world, then just the diplomatic leader will be survived, because leaders there need a diplomatic beside the intelligence and tough.

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Leader is not an ambassador of a country who is honest person sent to lie abroad for the good of his country.” Leader has the liberty to speak what he / she feels. Leader is expected to be an outspoken and transparent to his / her people. Diplomacy is deadly against transparency but in favour of hippocracy.

I believe it is very important to be a good diplomat in order to be a good leader. There are situations in which some subordinates may not agree with the general lot. It is here that the leader should involve his diplomacy skills into the picture and reconcile the two conflicting sides to a mutual decision. Otherwise, the overall performance can be affected, which will further affect the organization as a whole.

Sure because managing people's relationships evectivly needs alot of diplomat's skills to ensure a good teamwork enviroment

Ofcourse a good leader should have a guts of Diplomacy in it.

There are numbers of situation in which you have to act wisely, either to be a diplomatic.

Situational Behavior is an important aspect of modern managment

Leaders should possess diplomatic skills.Negotiating ,communication and policy making all require diplomacy. 

Diplomacy is required to resolve conflicts at workplace and make a win win scenario for organization.

Yes off course he should be.  A leader should know what to speak where and when.  In my view a leader is a person who is not only a business function but also a father, a brother, a friend, etc. As a father, a brother, a friend, etc., dont we make sure that the people we deal with dont get hurt with blunt statements or answers.  dont we practice diplomacy in our family?  A lot of people would probably disagree but I personally treat my team as a family and make sure i treat them with respect and at the same time drive my point with inclusiveness.  I have seen a lot of people being very blunt with them team because they are in a leaders position but again I personally do not like that.  For me i would not like my boss being that blunt with me.  i dont appreciate it or like it.