WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?

Leaders are ordinary people who accept or are placed under extraordinary circumstances that bring forth their latent potential, producing a character that inspires the confidence and trust of others

Myles Munroe Becoming A Leader, Everyone Can Do It

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
True leadership is born out of a guiding vision and a PASSION to accomplish a noble task, and to inspire others to develop and release their potential. It derives its fulfillment from the success of others Personal Sacrifice

Myles Munroe Becoming A Leader, Everyone Can Do It

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
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leadership involves responsibility to the welfare of the group Some people will get angry with your actions and decisions Its inevitable, if youre honorable

BUILDING BLOCKS OF LEADERSHIP

Behavior/ Skills/ Competencies

Knowledge

Experience

Intelligence

Personality Traits and Preferences

Values Interests Motives/Goals

Leadership Qualities

By: Mahdev Subramani

Dreamer (Visionary)

A who dream goals with a plan and a deadline

Dreamer

Borrow ideas

Borrow ideas

and taking advice from good people

Sense of humour

is essential to ease tension and tediousness, as well as to calm hostility

Sense of Humour

Simplifiers

great Simplifiers

Serve

ready to Serve and not be served

Accountable

Accountable

for her/his own work and team work

Respect

treat others with Respect

Listening

Listening

to and really understanding people

Leading by example

Leading by example ,
always be seen to be working harder and more determinedly than anyone else

Involving

Involving

people in her/his thinking and especially in managing change

Well planned

is Well planned , do planning and prioritising

Virtue

Virtue, simply defined: nobility

of soul

Fairness

dealing with others as consistently and justly

Fairness,

Clearly state

Clearly State what one

expects so that there will be no misunderstandings

Integrity

Integrity

is the integration of outward actions and inner values

Credit

giving Credit where it is due

Humble

a Humble and down to earth

Open

Open

to listen new ideas, even if they do not conform to the usual way of thinking

Creativity

Creativity is the ability to think

differently, to get outside of the box that constrains solutions

Dedication

show to spend whatever time or energy is required to finish the task at hand

Dedication

Characteristics of Effective Leaders

Knowledge of Self Knowledge of Others Vision Influence

Effective Communication Establishers of Trust Relationship Builders Quality Decision Makers

Knowledge of Self

Effective leaders have a firm idea of what they believe, realizing that they live by their beliefs. Also, they develop an understanding of how their beliefs influence their behavior and the behavior of others.

Knowledge of Others

Effective leaders develop an understanding of stakeholders and through that understanding they build strong interpersonal relationships throughout the organization.

Vision

Effective leaders are individuals with a vision, and they are able to effectively communicate that vision to others, both inside and outside of the organization.

Vision

Using their vision as the focal point, they unite a faculty into a cohesive group with the main idea being the attainment of established goals.

Influence

Effective leaders develop a deep familiarity with the organization and are able to influence others to work in innovative ways.

Influence

The influence of effective leadership goes beyond routine compliance; it is directive and orderly.

Influence

Leaders with influence have the ability to communicate their beliefs and ideas so that others are influenced directly or indirectly.

Effective Communication

Effective communication is a critical element of leadership.

Effective Communication

Using effective communication strategies, the leader empowers followers, enabling them to feel comfortable in discussing problem issues and taking initiative to provide suggestions.

Effective Communication

Using effective communication strategies, effective leaders acquire feedback from followers, an important aspect of effective decision making.

Trust

Effective leaders develop trust, which comes from the fact that they say what they truly believe and behave in a consistent manner.

Trust

Through consistent behavior, effective leaders create an environment of mutual trust, respect, and open lines of communication.

Task and Relationship

Effective leaders choose a leadership style that reflects a concern for people while focusing on task completion.

Quality Decision Making

Effective leaders develop an understanding of the culture of the organization and respect that culture as organizational decisions are made.

Effective Leaders

Effective leaders strive to create an environment that accepts and promotes individual differences. As a result, they empower the entire organization.

Effective Leaders

Stand on principles and base their actions on those principles.

EFFECTIVE LEADERS ARE EMPOWERED INDIVIDUALS

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

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Dedication Persistence Commitment Self-Motivation Self-Responsibility

Self-Leadership

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QUOTE!!
"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others."
Jack Welch

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Leaders Mind
Independent thinking
Questioning assumptions and interpreting data and

events according to ones own beliefs, ideas, and thinking, rather than pre-established rules or categories defined by others

Open-Mindedness
The process of continuously reevaluating previously

learned ways of doing things in the context of evolving information and shifting circumstances
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Systems Thinking
The ability to see the synergy of the whole rather than just the separate elements of a system and to learn to reinforce or change whole system patterns

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Personal Mastery
The discipline of personal growth and learning and of mastering yourself, it embodies personal visions, facing reality and holding creative tension.
Refocusing and redefining future and vision Commitment to the truth Managing the gap between the vision and the

current situation
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Emotional Intelligence
A persons abilities to perceive, identify, understand, and successfully manage emotions in self and others

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The Components of Emotional Intelligence

Self-Awareness
Emotional self awareness Accurate self-assessment Self-confidence

Social Awareness
Empathy Organizational awareness Service orientation

Self-Management
Emotional self-control Trustworthiness Conscientiousness Adaptability Optimism Achievement-orientation Initiative

Relationship Mgmt
Development of others Inspirational leadership Influence Communication Change catalyst Conflict management Bond building Teamwork and collaboration

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Team Leadership

Management vs. Leadership

Management
Direction: Alignment: Relationship: Personal:

Leadership

Planning, Budgeting Vision, Strategy Organizing, Staffing Creating shared culture Focusing on objects Focusing on people Emotional distance Emotional connections

Outcomes:

Maintains stability

Creates change

Stages of Team Development

Orientation, break the ice Leader: Facilitate Social interchanges Conflict, disagreement, Leader: Encourages participation, differences

FORMING

STORMING

Establishment of order and cohesion Leader: Help clarify team roles, norms, values Cooperation, problem solving Leader: Facilitate task accomplishment

NORMING

PERFORMING

Outcomes of Team Leadership

Clear, Elevating Goal Results-Driven Structure Competent Team Members Unified Commitment Collaborative Climate Standards of Excellence

External Support and Recognition

Principled Leadership

Lessons from Geese

Fact 1: As each goose flaps its wings, it

creates an uplift for the birds that follow. By flying in a V formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.

Lesson: People who share a common direction and

sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

Fact 2: When a goose falls out of formation, it

suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take full advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it.

Lesson: If we have as

much sense as a goose, we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.

Fact 3: When the lead goose tires, it rotates back

into the formation and another goose flies to the point position.

Co-workers
Employees

Supervisors

Family & Friends

Lesson: It pays to take turns doing hard tasks and

sharing leadership. Like geese, people are interdependent on each others skills, capabilities, and unique gifts, talents, or resources.

Fact 4: The geese flying in formation honk to

encourage those upfront to keep up their speed.

Lesson: We need to make sure our honking is

encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, the production is much greater. The power of encouragement is the quality of honking we seek. (to stand
by ones heart or core values and encourage the heart and core of others)

Fact 5: When a goose gets sick or wounded, two geese

drop out of formation and follow it down it down to help and protect it. They stay until it dies or is unable to fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock.

Lesson: If we have as much sense as geese, we will

stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong.

Questions

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Thank you

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Challenges of Being a LEADER

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CHALLENGES OF BEING A LEADER

REJECTION LONELINESS CRITICISM PRESSURE & PERPLEXITY

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FATIGUE PRICE PAID BY THOSE CLOSEST TO YOU

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CHALLENGES OF BEING A LEADER

REJECTION
One of the most common costs of leadership is the experience of rejection. If you are willing to accept the call to leadership, at times, you may be rejected and misunderstood

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CHALLENGES OF BEING A LEADER

CRITICISM

No leader is exempt! The very nature of effective leadership involves taking a position on issues, making decisions, and determining direction. These will always result in some form of reaction from ones environment.

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CHALLENGES OF BEING A LEADER

LONELINESS
Leadership, at times, is lonely because you must be out front, ahead of the followers. Also, because the leader is the one with the guiding vision and purpose, he/she sees the end from the beginning and must live both the process and destination, all at the same time.
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CHALLENGES OF BEING A LEADER

PRESSURE AND PERPLEXITY Leaders must face the challenge of the responsibilities and demands that come with leadership. These involve the need to make critical decisions, often under constraints and external pressure.

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CHALLENGES OF BEING A LEADER

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FATIGUE Leadership places heavy demands on the individual who fills the position. There is no way to become an effective leader and not be affected by its stress, physical demands, and mental toll.

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CHALLENGES OF BEING A LEADER

PRICE PAID BY THOSE CLOSEST TO YOU
You must be aware of the tremendous cost which will be born by those closest to you (for example, family members). Because leadership demands the giving of oneself to others, your life becomes the property of those whom you SERVE.

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EXPANDING YOUR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT

1.

Assess your present level of personal empowerment. (Be honest. Solicit input from various sources.) Determine whether your performance falls below, meets, or exceeds customer expectations. If your performance is below expectations, assess your level of commitment. (Seriously reexamine whether you are committed to meeting the expectations of your position. If not, make plans for doing something else.)

2.

3.

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EXPANDING YOUR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT

4.

Committed, determine the new skills you require. (If your responsibility and accountability expanded with your new/present position, write details about the new skills you requirepersonal and/or professional skills.)
Acquire a mentor/coach to hold you accountable. (Check out the results you produce.)

5.

6.

Work to overcome your self-limitations. (Lets talk about self-esteem.)

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EXPANDING YOUR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT

7.

If committed to expanded empowerment, define a new challenging area of activity. (Describe a project or an area of activity you would enjoy. This should involve significantly expanded responsibility in terms of the acquisition of new personal and/or professional skills.)
Proceed and apply steps five and six where difficulties occur. (Get started on the new project; use and learn proven professional methods and knowledge.)

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LEADERS MUST EMPOWER OTHERS

By empowering others, leaders tap unlimited resources available to them by allowing others to:

Use initiative Be resourceful Better accomplish the mission Use teamwork

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Take charge
Use common sense and judgment

LEADERS MUST EMPOWER OTHERS

Leadership has great flexibility in varying the level of empowerment based on the individuals capabilities and seriousness of the consequences of the individuals action/inaction. When assessing capabilities, consider the following:

Willingness to accept empowerment Training

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Judgment
Experience

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS WHEN AN ORGANIZATION HAS EFFECTIVE LEADERS?

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Members at all levels feel needed Promotes positive attitudes Utilize all resources Reduce complaints Members share ideas Less confusion Shared goals Fosters TEAM building

WHAT ARE SOME PROBLEMS THAT AN ORGANIZATION MAY FACE WHEN THEY HAVE INEFFECTIVE LEADERS?
Members dont feel valued Creates negative attitudes Not developing all employees Higher absenteeism Low productivity/poor quality Miscommunication

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If you are willing to work harder, longer, and more intensely and beyond the call of duty, you will become an effective leader.

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