Unit CLeadership & Communication

Skills

Section 3.01

Characteristics of a Good Leader

Definitions Management.

The process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.

Leadership. The ability to influence individuals, or groups, to achieve

organizational goals.

Responsibility. A task that cannot be delegated to another person.

Authority. The right to make decisions about policies, procedures, and

goals.

Characteristics of a Leader Intelligence

The ability to study, learn, and direct others effectively. Judgement

Make decisions by considering facts, applying knowledge, experience, and new information.

Objectivity Be able to look at all sides of a situation before making

decisions. Initiative

Self starter with high motivation

Characteristics of a Leader Dependability

Can be counted on to follow through with actions. Cooperation

Works well with others. Honesty

Ethical in decision making and consideration of others. Courage

Willing to take beneficial risks

Characteristics of a Leader

Confidence.Attempt to make the best decision possible and trust

one’s own judgement. Stability.

Dependable. Understanding.

Recognize the feelings and ideas of others is important.

Leadership StylesAutocratic.

One who gives direct, clear, and precise orders and makes ALL decisions.

The emphasis is on getting the job done without regard for anyone else.

This leader practices very close supervision, and does not generally accept advice or input from others.

Name some professions where this style is necessary.

Leadership Styles Democratic

One who encourages workers to share in making decisions.

Shows consideration for others.Listens to input and ideas from othersPractices good supervisionHelps others define goals and use their judgment to

accomplish those goals. Name some professions where this style would be

appropriate.

Leadership Styles

Open or Laissez-fare.One who gives little or no direction to workers.Passes information from a higher authority.Emphasis is entirely on the feelings of the group.Depends on the group to get the work done.

Name some professions where this style would be appropriate.

Conclusion

Do political and business leaders need to have the qualities we have discussed to be effective?

Why are different leadership styles necessary in certain situations?

Vocabulary Review Management Leadership Responsibility Authority Intelligence Judgment Objectivity Initiative Courage

Dependability Cooperation Honesty Confidence Stability Understanding Autocratic Democratic Open or Laizze Fairre