The essential ingredient in leadership is ______.

A) influence
B) intelligence
C) efficiency
D) expertise

Essential Ingredient

A critical or necessary component required for a process or outcome to be successful or complete.

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Intelligence

The ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge and skills, and to adapt effectively to new situations.