Post on 02-Jan-2016
LEADERSHIP
LeadershipLeadership
What is a leader?What is a leader?
Who is a leader?Who is a leader?
Can I be a leader?Can I be a leader?
The student will be able The student will be able to:to: Discuss leadership orally, leaving no gaps or
overlays List traits of effective leaders orally, with near
accuracy Explain leadership style and contrast three
styles with no errors Name three misunderstandings about
leadership with no errors Contrast leadership with power and
management according to the power point projection
LeadershipLeadership is a relationship where
influence is given to meet individual or group goals.
A leaderA leader is a person who helps an individual or a group of individuals in achieving their goals.
A leader does not always have to be A leader does not always have to be the president, or the elected leader. the president, or the elected leader. It may be an active leader of the It may be an active leader of the group, or someone who reaches out group, or someone who reaches out to help another person.to help another person.
A followerA follower is an individual who follows the ideas, goals, or tasks of a leader. Followers are developed by working
together to identify goals and strategies for achieving the goals.
REMEMBERREMEMBER……
If there are no followers, there are no leaders. If roles are not understood, the group will not operate effectively!!
LEADERSHIP
THE WAY A LEADER LEADS IS IMPORTANT.
SHOW RESPECT FOR OTHERS - LISTEN WHEN THEY TALK & SHOW SINCERE INTEREST.
Traits of Effective LeadersTraits of Effective Leaders
Know strengths and weaknesses
Hard working Self confidant Speak effectively
in front of people Follow directions Think logically
Make decisions Solve problems Trustworthy Listen effectively Understand the
needs of others Respect people of
other backgrounds
Leadership Leadership StylesStyles
Autocratic StyleLaissez-faire StyleDemocratic Style
Autocratic StyleAutocratic Style
An autocratic leader is directive and makes decisions for an individual or group. Being autocratic does not mean the leader is coercive. The leaders usually provide direction and make decisions.
Laissez-faire StyleLaissez-faire Style
A Laissez-faire leader gives others a major role in making decisions. They recognize that involving group in the decision-making process is important. They often realize that group members are in a better position to make a decision.
Democratic StyleDemocratic Style
A democratic leader selects a style between autocratic and laissez-faire. Democratic leaders recognize the importance of participation by members, but retain part of the decision-making responsibility.
LEADERSHIP STYLES
AUTOCRATIC (DICTATORSHIP) : LEADER HAS COMPLETE AUTHORITY AND CONTROL
LAISSEZ-FAIRE: LEADER EXERTS LITTLE INFLUENCE OR CONTROL
DEMOCRATIC: ENTIRE GROUP SHARES IN DECISION MAKING
LEADERSHIP STYLES
NO ONE APPROACH IS RIGHT FOR ALL LEADERS AND THE MOST EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES USE ASPECTS OF ALL THREE OF THESE STYLES.
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP INVOLVES SKILLS THAT ARE LEARNABLE.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE BORN KNOWING HOW TO LEAD.
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK SHARING LEADERSHIP, RECOGNITION,
SATISFACTION, & THE FEELING OF POWER THAT ACCOMPANIES TEAMWORK ENSURES THAT ALL THE RESOURCES OF THE GROUP WILL BE USED PRODUCTIVELY.
LEADERSHIP AS SERVICE
EVERYONE IN THE GROUP SHOULD HELP TO: ACCOMPLISH THE TASK RESOLVE INTERNAL GROUP
PROBLEMS WORK TOGETHER EFFECTIVELY
WITH OTHER MEMBERS IN THE GROUP
GOOD LEADERS
INVOLVE EVERYONE IN BUILDING AND MAINTAINING THE GROUP. GIVES OWNERSHIP & SUPPORT
VIEW LEADERSHIP AS SERVICE TO DEVELOP TRUST AND ACCOMPLISH TASKS.
HELP THE GROUP DEAL WITH INTERNAL CONFLICTS. ACCEPT AND MOVE ON TO TASK
GOOD LEADERS MAY BE:
FACILITATOR CONSULTANT ADVISOR
OBSERVER PARTICIPANT TEACHER
Anyone
ABILITY TO PERFORM
NOT WILLING / NOT ABLE: MEMBERS DON’T WANT TO DO THE JOB, NOR DO THEY KNOW HOW TO DO IT
WILLING / NOT ABLE: ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT THE TASK, BUT NOT REALLY SURE HOW TO CARRY IT OUT
ABILITY TO PERFORM (CONT.)
NOT WILLING / ABLE: MEMBERS HAVE ALL THE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NECESSARY, BUT AREN’T INTERESTED IN APPLYING THAT KNOWLEDGE
WILLING / ABLE: KNOW HOW TO DO THE JOB & ARE MOTIVATED TO APPLY THEMSELVES
HAZARDS OF LEADERSHIP
LOVE THE POWER OF “BEING IN CHARGE”
BECOME EGOTISTIC FAIL TO LISTEN TO
OTHERS W/ EXPERIENCE
HAZARDS OF LEADERSHIP (CONT.)
TRY TOO HARD GET INVOLVED IN TOO
MANY THINGS AT ONE TIME
FAIL TO ORGANIZE FRUSTRATION FROM
DISAPPOINTMENT IN OTHERS IN THE GROUP
Six MisconceptionsSix Misconceptions Leaders are born, not made Leadership comes from positions in the
group Leaders make all decisions for the
group All leaders are popular and charismatic Leadership is power Leadership is management
An effective leader must have command of a broad range of skills in order to bring the group to the successful completion of its goals.
Leadership tip
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP
MATCH THE TASK TO THE CAPABILITIES FO THE PERSON
INVOLVE DIFFERENT PEOPLE
DON’T DICTATE - DELEGATE.
MONITOR PROGRESS
CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE PLANS & PERSONS
EVALUATE THE TASK
EXPRESS APPRECIATION
LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE
MAKE DECISIONS THAT ENHANCE THE ENTIRE GROUP RATHER THAN YOURSELF
REALIZE YOU ALSO HAVE A SUPERIOR
LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE
EXAMPLE OF FAIR PLAY, INTEGRITY & DEPENDABILITY
GENUINELY LISTENS TO THE NEEDS, FEEDBACK AND SUGGESTIONS OF MEMBERS, NOT JUST A SELECT FEW
LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE
UNDERSTAND THAT LEADERSHIP IS NOT A GLORY POSITION, BUT A RESPONSIBILITY POSITION
BE WILLING TO ROLL UP SLEEVES & HELP WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE KNOWS THAT WITHOUT THE
WORK, SUPPORT & DEDICATION OF ALL MEMBERS, THE ORGANIZAITON WILL NOT BE SUCCESSFUL
SACRIFICE PERSONAL GLORY & RECOGNITION TO SHARE W/ ALL FOLLOWERS
ALMOST DONE!!!!!!
LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE WORK FOR THE
SUCCESS OF THE ENTIRE GROUP, NOT FOR SELF
KNOW THAT POWER IS GIVEN BY THE MEMBERS & CAN BE TAKEN AWAY
THE END!!!!!!!!!