The phrase "a competent leader" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe someone who has the necessary skills and abilities to lead effectively.
Example: "In times of crisis, a competent leader is essential to guide the team through challenges."
Alternatives: "an effective leader" or "a capable leader."
No wonder there's a fast and frantic attempt to put a competent leader in place.
More than 60 MPs resigned from the frontbench complaining that Corbyn was not a competent leader.
Having a competent leader who is candid rather than evasive is critical to building and maintaining reputation.
"Kerik has potential to undermine his image as a competent leader and someone best fit to fight terrorism," Warfield said.
Likewise, his power over the Republican Party would be increased, as they would see him as a competent leader aiding their own reelection efforts.
Unfortunately, uncertainty remains as to what will happen when the last of the fugitives has either surrendered or died at the hands of America.Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's interim prime minister, is by all accounts a competent leader.
The national political environment has changed, and even Republicans who like and admire Bush increasingly believe that the party needs to nominate someone with a clear identity as a strong, competent leader, a reformer and a fiscal conservative.
Combining middle-class stability and patriotism with economic and more free floating edginess, they believe, that "The overall structure of America is the best in the world, but you need a leader -- a true, competent leader.
Todd decided he wanted to be not only an expert, competent leader, but also a strategic, agile learner.
"I think George Bush is a wonderful, competent leader," he added.
Some think he would be a more competent leader, but he is less popular than the president and has not officially said whether he will stand.That leaves Mr Zuma unchallenged for now.
