Leadership
LeadershipLeadership is influence. Nothing morenothing less -
John MaxwellUnderstanding LeadershipSome Leadership FactsLeaders
are made, not bornReal desire to lead is a pre-requisite for
leadershipManagement is not leadershipPosition is not
leadershipLeaders achieve results but also take responsibilities
for failureLeadership has many facetsno simple definition
So what is Leadership?capacity to build strong and effective
teams.
the process of using your influence to persuade and steer.
ability to inspire and encourage others to overcome challenges,
accept continuous change, and achieve goals.
Who then is a Leader?one who knows the way, goes the way, and
shows the way. John Maxwell
Ingredients of a Successful LeaderCharacter Who they are
Relationship Who they knowKnowledge What they knowIntuition What
they feelExperience Where theyve beenAbility What they can do
Steps to Leadership1 Know Yourself Develop self-awareness
Self-knowledge is the basis for character Character is the root
of integrityIntegrity provides the foundation for leadership. -
Vince Lombardi
Know Yourself: Thinking Styles Defining thinking styles
StyleCharacteristicsQuestions askedTactical Accepts
directionFocuses on how to achieve a goalPlans and thinks through
actions logically How can we achieve the best result in the least
time ?How can we organize the actions into a clear plan?What are
the most important things to do or coordinate?OperationalSees
opportunities for action and improvement Focuses on practical
actions and implementation in complex situationsWhat actions can we
take?What needs to be done?When can we start?StrategicThinks any
problem out from first principlesRedefines problems and confidently
challenges upwardsWhat if?Why have we ruled out these other courses
of action?Why not do this instead?Who else needs to be
involved?11Know Yourself: EI defined b. Apply Self Knowledge
(EI)
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify,
discriminate between, and use one's own and others' feelings to
guide your thoughts and actions. .
1Know Yourself : Applying Self-knowledge Recognize
emotionsAccurately identify categorize your own feelings and that
of others.Be aware, moment-by-moment, of what you are feeling.
Regulate emotionsRecognize that how you feel influences how you
think.Know which of your moods are best for different
situations.Dont let others manipulate your emotions
Use emotions correctlyUse deliberate approaches to make your
feelings work for you.Harness emotions so that you can take
positive actions.1Know Yourself : Applying Self-knowledge Empathize
Recognize that emotions provide information others.See satiations
from others point of view.NurtureGenuinely care about others.Show
real appreciation for other peoples contributions.Have others best
interest at heart.
2Build Character Character is who we are. Everyone has a
character, but not all of us are of character.
Character isfounded on unchanging principles.our unspoken
power.solid, resolute but does not blink.
2Build Character How do you build character?
examining your heroes - how you can be like them and why you
want to be different.
seeking the truth - never tell people what you don't believe in,
because they will know the truth, and you will know the truth and
they will know you're deceiving them. Leaders must always be in
search of the truth.
grindingand keeping the faith- human beings are spiritual in
nature and we yearn for that which is universal unchanging and
inclusive. It is important to find that connection. Look for ways
to develop in faith.
2Build Character by practicing humility -humility is the quality
of being unpretending, it is giving credit to where credit is due.
Humility embodies truth and reinforces character. you can be proud
and humble
by showing respect and compassion for others - " everybody can
love somebody's strengths and their good looks. But can you like
somebody's weaknesses? Can you accept him for his inabilities"
3Earn Your Stripes "No leader, however great, can last long
unless he wins battles. The battle decides all."Vince Lombardi
Leaders must earn the right to lead by winning. Leaders manifest
character and integrity and they get results.
3Earn Your Stripes But to get these results, Leaders must:Set
out the visionBring together a winning teamOrganize themselves to
winManage their timeManage their resourcesMake the right decisions
Monitor progress
4Think Big Picture The big picture is your road map to the set
vision, it cannotchangein response to minor set backs but it
canchange when vital conditions change.
4Think Big Picture Leaders are navigators, and like all good
navigators, good leadersalwayshavein mindthatpeople aredepending on
them.They draw on pastexperienceThey examine conditions before
making commitmentsThey basetheirconclusion and faith and factsThey
borrow wisdom from others
5Learn, Learn, LearnLeadership is a process and every ingredient
of leadership can be learned and be improved upon.There is no such
things as "a born leader", only that some people take easily
acquiring leadership skills faster than others.
5Learn, Learn, LearnLeadership is a process and every ingredient
of leadership can be learned and be improved upon.There is no such
things as "a born leader", only that some people take easily
acquiring leadership skills faster than others.
5Learn, Learn, LearnCharacter Who they are Relationship Who they
knowKnowledge What they knowIntuition What they feelExperience
Where theyve beenAbility What they can do
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