By Daniel Damaris Novarianto S. Leadership Part 1 By Daniel Damaris Novarianto S.

Tell me about this, Leader: Born or Made? Issue Tell me about this, Leader: Born or Made?

Leadership The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals Leaders are agents of change; persons whose acts affect other people more than other people’s acts affect them Not all leaders are managers, but all managers are leaders

Framework to Studying Leadership

Trait Theory of Leadership Theory that attempts to identify specific characteristics (ability, personality, motivation) associated with leadership success

Synopsis of Trait Theory

The Characters of Global Leader Inquisitiveness Despite the physical demands of travel (jet lag, different languages, and cultures, etc.), global leaders are driven by a sense of adventure and a desire to have novel experiences

The Characters of Global Leader (cont.) Emotional Connection Global leaders must have a genuine human connection with employees and stakeholders throughout the company’s worldwide operations. Making an effort to listen to and understand other people and their viewpoints

The Characters of Global Leader (cont.) Integrity Global leaders must display ethical behavior and loyalty to the company’s agreed-upon values and strategy. Consistent and integrity-based leadership helps in the development of trust with stakeholders of the organization

The Characters of Global Leader (cont.) Capacity for Managing Uncertainty Global managers face higher levels of uncertainty than their domestic counterparts, including incomplete market data, foreign currency fluctuations, unpredictable government intervention in trade, and the like. Successful leaders must be aware of such variables and learn to make decisions in the midst of constantly changing environmental conditions

The Characters of Global Leader (cont.) Business and organizational savvy Global leaders must be able to recognize and seize market opportunities, Know their firm’s strengths and weaknesses, Understand how to navigate their company through the challenges of dealing with different cultures, languages, government, increased geographic distances, unclear lines of authority, and different time zones.

The Characters of Global Leader (cont.) Extroversion Global leaders need to be outgoing and sociable as they make contact and develop trust-based relationships with local nationals from different countries. By taking challenging assignments that require high levels of contact with people from different cultures, leaders will develop effective global leadership skills

The Behavioral of Effective Leader Job Centered Leadership. Employee Centered Leadership

The Behavioral of Effective Leader (cont.) Job-Centered Leadership Focuses on completing the task and uses close supervision so that subordinates perform their tasks using specified procedures. This leader relies on coercion, reward, and legitimate power to influence the behavior and performance of followers

The Behavioral of Effective Leader (cont.) Employee-Centered Leadership Focuses on the people doing the work and believes in delegating decision making and aiding followers in satisfying their needs by creating a supportive work environment. Employee-centered leaders concerned themselves with followers’ personal advancement, growth, and achievement

The Behavioral of Effective Leader (cont.) Consideration Leadership The extent to which a leader is likely to have job relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for subordinates’ ideas, and regard for their feelings

Becoming More Employee-Centered Try to use rewards (e.g., special assignments, bonuses) rather than punishments for reinforcing and modifying subordinates’ behaviors Be an open and frequent communicator Listen carefully Mentor employees Admit mistakes and correct them with a positive attitude

About Indian Business Leader A recent survey by Kenexa Research Institute of over 20,000 in 2010 employees from several companies found that: 69% of Indian employees rated their global senior leaders as effective. 34% of U.S. employees rated their global senior leaders as effective, and 53% of Chinese employees who rated their respective senior global leaders as effective

About Indian Business Leader (cont.) How do that? Because: The Indian business leader pursuing a long-term view of the business Linking the business’s success to social missions and priorities, and Investing in the development and training of employees

Charismatic Leadership Max Weber, a sociologist, defined charisma (from the Greek for “gift”) The ability to influence followers based on a supernatural gift and attractive powers. Followers enjoy being with the charismatic leader because they feel inspired, correct, and important

Stage of Charismatic Leader

2 Type of Charismatic Leader Visionary Charismatic Leaders . Crisis-Based Charismatic Leaders

Issue About Charismatic Leader Are charismatic leaders born with their qualities? Or can people actually learn to be charismatic leaders? Yes, and yes

Issue About Charismatic Leader (cont.) How can people actually learn to be charismatic leaders? First, develop an aura of charisma by maintaining an optimistic view; using passion as a catalyst for generating enthusiasm; and communicating with the whole body, not just with words

Issue About Charismatic Leader (cont.) How can people actually learn to be charismatic leaders? Second, draw others in by creating a bond that inspires them to follow. Third, bring out the potential in followers by tapping into their emotions.

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