Akmal Mostafa

What is Leadership?The ability to inspire others to place their

faith in the knowledge, skills, experience and guidance of another .

Helping others to coordinate their efforts toward successful achievement of a goal.

Developing the leadership talents of others .Being an example of the kind of leadership

you wish to develop in others.

KnowledgeKnow what others know, plus a little more.Know how to find and use resources for what

you don’t know.Learn how to communicate what you know.Learn who knows what.Learn something new every day.Acknowledge that you don’t know it all.

SkillsListeningCommunicationGoal SettingPlanningProblem solvingEvaluation

ExperienceFollow before you lead.

see one, do one, teach oneSeek opportunities to learn what you need to

lead.Learn from your mistakes, no regrets, no

whining.Compare and share what you learn.

GuidanceExample: be what you want others to be.Motivation: recognize and grow the talents of

othersCommunication: purpose, expectations,

outcomesGoal setting: If you don’t know where you are

going, how will you know when you arrive?Planning: steps, resources, timelines, deadlines, Counseling: identify the problem and the

solution

ExampleBe what you want others to be:

ReliableHonestAccountableFlexiblePositive

MotivationRecognize and grow the talents of others

The right person with the right jobEncouragementRecognitionResourcesShare what you know

CommunicationPurpose

People work better when they know why

ExpectationsIdentify what you want to see happenIdentify how you expect it to happen

OutcomesIdentify your response if expectations are not

metReasonable and logical consequences

Barriers to CommunicationExperiences differ, no common ground

Know your audienceConfused meaning; say what you mean,

clearlyBe specificAvoid abstractsGive examples

Goal SettingIf you don’t know where you are going how

will you know when you arrive?Be realistic, specific Keep it simple stupid!Make it measurable, recognizable

When you get there, where do you go next?Set new goals

PlanningSteps

Identify the process, start to finish, to reach the goal

Identify who will be responsible for whatResources

Who knows whatIf you don’t know, who does? Where?

PlanningTimeline

Evaluate progress oftenIdentify barriers to progressFollow up, follow through

DeadlinesEvaluate progress in advance of when things

need to happenMake changes as necessary

CounselingProgressive not punitiveIdentify strengths and weaknessesDevelop a plan for progressIdentify timeframeEvaluate potential barriersIdentify cause and effect relationshipsIdentify expected outcomes

Influence: the key to leadershipWho do I influence?

“birds of a feather flock together”I attract people who think like me.Determines who else I influence

How do I influence?

Influence: 5 levelsPosition: Rights

People follow because they must.

Permission: RelationshipsPeople follow

because they want to.

Influence: 5 levelsProduction: Results

People see the organization improveDevelopment: Reproduction

People see themselves improvePersonhood: Respect

Larger than life

Maintaining CooperationRespect: respect for others is a reflection of

your self-respectIntegrity: do what’s rightAccountability: admit mistakes and

recognize the contributions of othersExpect success: be positive, encouraging,

flexible, momentum

Types of Leadership::1- According to the nature and focus of the groupA- Social-Emotional (keep the harmony of the

group).B- task leader (problem solving).2- According to the style of dealing:A- Democratic ( best performannce- group product

inspite of absence-integral).B- Autocratic (good performance only in presence of

leader).C- Laissez-Fair leader (No sharing or directio from

leader).