Leadership Traits in "Saladin: The Life, the Legend and the Islamic Empire" The Biography; an Analysis of Saladin

Leadership is an important skill possessed by humans. Leadership has an important function in organizational systems. Trait is a certain characteristic of human behavior. The background of this research is to be able to solve all the leadership problems that are rife in recent times. The main purpose of this study is to find the leadership traits of Saladin contained in the biographical book "Saladin: The Life, the Legend and the Islamic Empire" and describe the leadership traits conveyed by the book author. In conducting the research of the biographical book by John Man, the writer uses descriptive qualitative methods. The writer uses document analysis as the technique of data collection. In analyzing the content, the writer uses content analysis. From this study, the writer found two things stand out from the nature of Saladin. First, there are many leadership qualities that should be exemplified by Saladin, such as confidence, diplomacy, creativity, courage, generosity, tolerance, etc. Second, Saladin has a flexible nature when facing opponents, he can use a peaceful approach or a violent approach if required. Furthermore, Saladin is also an individual who likes to admire leaders who have professionalism even though they are on the side of the enemy.