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?

A leaders is:• Someone who gives us direction and

helps us find the way to where he/she knows we ought to be.

YOUR JOB …. Rewrite this definition of a leader… in your own words correcting and editing it to meet the group’s definition.

ALL MEMBERS of the group must agree on the final definition.

Name leaders and their traits

• Take 10-12 minutes…. • In groups of three, name:

– 1 leader you know personally – 1 leader you have seen or heard about– List their leadership traits– You will have a total of six leaders listed

The student will be able to:The student will be able to:• Define leadership• Name three misunderstandings about

leadership with no errors• List traits of effective leaders orally, with near

accuracy• Explain leadership style and contrast three

styles 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.

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

REMEMBERREMEMBER……

• If there are no followers, there are no leaders. If roles are not understood, the group will not operate effectively!!

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

Three Three Leadership StylesLeadership Styles

•Autocratic Style•Laissez-faire Style•Democratic 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 or a dictator. 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.

Approaches to Leadership:Two Points of View• Transactional • Transformational

Trivia • What form of government do we

live under in the U.S. ?– Democratic or Republican

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.

Leadership potential can beenhanced by:

•Increase of Knowledge and Abilities,

•Experience, and•Opportunity

10 steps to becominga successful leader.

• 1. Develop a vision and focus your thinking.

• 2. Set goals.• 3. Develop

initiative.• 4. Develop self-

confidence.• 5. Develop personal

responsibility.

• 6. Develop a healthy self-image.

• 7. Develop self-organization.

• 8. Eliminate procrastination

• 9. Study.• 10. Magnify your

strengths.

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

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

In Review• Define leadership • Name three misunderstandings about

leadership with no errors– Leaders are born not made….. T F– Leaders make all decisions T F – Leadership is service T F

• List traits of effective leaders.• Explain leadership style and contrast

three styles• List 5 steps to becoming a successful

leader

THE END!!!!!!!!!