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!!!!!!!!!