7.01 PowerPoint

Objective 7.01 Understand leadership.

Who Is A Leader?A leader is a person

who:GuidesDirects orCommandsother persons, teams, or groups into achieving a common goal.

What Is Leadership?

The ability of an individual to:

influence, motivate, and enable

others to contribute toward the effectiveness and success of the organizations of which they are members.

Traits of Successful Leaders

Be Visionary: work in the present, learning from the past and looking to the future. Communicate your vision to those

you lead. Be evaluative—continually re-

evaluate the vision. Involve staff in revising the vision. Plan how to achieve the vision--be a

good planner.

Traits of Successful Leaders

Be Passionate (have very strong feelings about your leadership and what you do) Inspire passion in your

employees—be inspiring, influencing others.

Be enthusiastic—love your work!

Traits of Successful Leaders

Be a Good Decision-maker Make decisions quickly, but not

hastily. Be quietly competent and know

the business thoroughly. Be committed to your decision,

but be flexible and adaptable. Be analytical and thoughtful in

making decisions.

Traits of Successful Leaders

Be a Team Builder—build a great team. Delegate responsibility—help

employees grow. Listen and learn from employees—

be interested in feedback. Inspire confidence in employees. Share the glory—give others due

recognition and reward their efforts.

Traits of Successful Leaders

Have a Good Work Ethic: Be organized Be resourceful Be open-minded and open to

change Be consistent

Traits of Successful Leaders

Have Good Character Be honest and trustworthy Have empathy for others Have a good sense of humor Be respectful of others

7.01Becoming a Leader

Objective 7.01 Understand Leadership.

What Are CTSOs?

CTSOs are Career Technical Student Organizations.

Any student enrolled in a Career Technical Education course may join the related CTSO.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the CTSO for business students.

Benefits of CTSO Membership

CTSO’s develop: Citizenship Technical skills Leadership Teamwork.

CTSO’s enhance students' civic awareness.

CTSO’s provide opportunities for developing social competencies and a wholesome attitude about living and working.

FBLA Officers

The President: presides over and conducts meetings; prepares an agenda for the meeting; calls meetings as needed.

The Vice President: assists the president in the discharge of

his/her duties; presides at meetings in the absence of the

president.

FBLA Officers

The Secretary: prepares and reads the minutes; attends to official correspondence; sends out and posts meeting notices; prepares chapter reports.

The Treasurer: receives and acts as custodian of

chapter funds; collects all dues and is responsible for

their disbursement; keeps financial records; devises,

appropriate fund-raising activities;

FBLA Officers

The Historian:   Maintains a chapter scrapbook of chapter

activities for the year. Provides local chapter history when

requested. Submits local newspaper clippings, pictures,

etc., for inclusion in the state scrapbook. The Reporter:

gathers and classifies chapter news; prepares news releases and articles for

publication in school and local newspapers;

FBLA Officers

The Parliamentarian: assists chapter members in understanding

the basic purposes of parliamentary procedure;

advises the presiding officer and others on parliamentary procedure;

provides reference materials pertaining to parliamentary procedure for meetings;

points out and explains irregularities in parliamentary procedure to the presiding officer; and

makes sure chapter meetings are conducted in an orderly manner.

Comparison of Leadership Skills For Business and CTSO

LeadersBusiness Leaders Communicate with

workers—share and receive information

Lead by example. Be a good role model.

Represent the business at various functions

Be a good listener

CTSO Leaders Communicate with

members—share and receive information

Lead by example, dress appropriately and conduct him/herself in a respectful manner at all times

Represent the organization in various activities

Be a good listener