BEFORE WE BEGIN Which famous leaders can you think of?
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Leadership is not about doing what is easy, Leadership is about
doing what is right WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
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Leadership is the process of inspiring individuals to give of
their best to achieve a desired result. It is about getting people
to move in the right direction, gaining their commitment, and
motivating them to achieve their goals.
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What is Leadership? Leadership is the capacity to lead people
to a common purpose and goal; and the character to inspire
confidence. Create a disciplined environment, but one without fear
Give Hope for a better tomorrow Courage it is contagious!
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Leader as a Catalyst As per Krishna in the Mahabharata A leader
must be strong and ruthless and at the same time must be subtle of
skill, open-handed and great hearted. Unlike Balarama who decides
to be neutral Krishna knew great issues were at stake and
neutrality meant escapism.
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WHY ARE LEADERS IMPORTANT? Organizations need strong leadership
and strong management for optimal effectiveness. We need leaders to
challenge the status quo, to create visions of the future. We also
need managers to formulate detailed plans, create efficient
organizational structures, and oversee day-to-day operations.
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ARE LEADERS BORN OR MADE? Both With the right business tools
Good leaders are made not born. If you have the desire and
willpower, you can become an effective leader. Good leaders develop
through a never ending process of self-study, education, training,
and experience. Great leaders develop more leaders
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FUNCTIONS OF THE LEADER Leaders have two essential roles. They
have to: 1.Achieve the task that is why their group exists.
2.Maintain effective relationships between themselves and the
members of the group, and between the people within the group as
well as outside the group.
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Qualities of a Leader
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Leaders are Inspirational Leaders develop/celebrate their
people Leaders take personal responsibility for the results APR -
Absolute Personal Responsibility Lead by example Leaders keep
asking the right questions Leaders know their roles but work at
contributing Leadership is about social responsibility
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Ambition and Energy Ambition and Energy Desire to Lead Desire
to Lead Self- Confidence Self- Confidence Honesty and Integrity
Honesty and Integrity Intelligence Can-Do Attitude Can-Do Attitude
Qualities of a Leader
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Leaders Love Life Leaders have a contagious positive attitude
Leaders are committed; their actions align with the words ( Do/Say
Ratio ) Leaders create a spirit of approval; not of criticism
Leaders love and respect their team Qualities of a Leader
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Leaders have to believe in their team more than the team
believes in themselves Leaders communicate; clearly and
continuously Leaders have Courage; and courage comes from passion,
not position Qualities of a Leader
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Integrity Drive Truthfulness Translates words into deeds Inner
motivation to pursue goals Need for achievement, quest to learn
Leadership Motivation High need for socialized power to accomplish
teams or firms goals Emotional Intelligence Perceiving,
assimilating, understanding, and regulating emotions Qualities of a
Leader
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Intelligence Above average cognitive ability Can analyse
problems/opportunities Knowledge of the Business Familiar with
business environment Aids intuitive decision making Self-Confidence
High self-efficacy regarding ability to lead others Qualities of a
Leader
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Role Play
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Leadership Style Autocratic dictator Democratic boss Laissez
Faire guidance
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WAYS TO BECOME A LEADER 1.Know yourself and seek self-
improvement 2.Be technically proficient 3.Seek responsibility and
take responsibility for your actions 4.Make sound and timely
decisions
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5.Set the example 6.Know your people and look out for their
well- being 7.Keep your workers informed 8.Develop a sense of
responsibility in your workers 9.Ensure that tasks are understood,
supervised, and accomplished WAYS TO BECOME A LEADER
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11. Train as a team 12. Use the full capabilities of your
organization WAYS TO BECOME A LEADER
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MORE WAYS TO BECOME A LEADER BE KNOW- DO BE a professional.
Examples: Be loyal to the organization, perform selfless service,
take personal responsibility. BE a professional who possess good
character traits. Examples: Honesty, competence, candor,
commitment, integrity, courage, straightforwardness,
imagination.
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` P WAYS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP P ay attention to whats
important P raise what you want to continue P unish what you want
to stop P ay for the results you want P romote those people who
deliver those results
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Develop your communication skills
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Five negative leadership traits Uninformed about the problem
being discussed Non-participative Rigid in holding on to their
ideas Authoritarian in bossing others around Offensive and abusive
in language style
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CLASS EXERCISE Organize an office party on _____________ List
down the steps that you would take to make this event happen
successfully
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It wasnt his job! But yet he was always there to help solve
others problems . With a keen feeling of belongingness! Going
beyond the call of Duty