LEADERSHIP

The process of influencing people while operating to meet organizational requirements and improving the organization through change.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. - Abraham Lincoln

Principles of Leadership

Be technically proficient - As a leader, you must know your job and have a solid familiarity with your employees' tasks. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions - Search for ways to guide your organization to new heights. And when things go wrong, they always do sooner or later -- do not blame others. Analyze the situation, take corrective action, and move on to the next challenge.

Make sound and timely decisions - Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools. Set the example - Be a good role model for your employees. They must not only hear what they are expected to do, but also see. We must become the change we want to see - Mahatma Gandhi

Know your people and look out for their well-being - Know human nature and the importance of sincerely caring for your workers. Keep your workers informed - Know how to communicate with not only them, but also seniors and other key people.

Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers - Help to develop good character traits that will help them carry out their professional responsibilities. Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished - Communication is the key to this responsibility.

Train as a team - Although many so called leaders call their organization, department, section, etc. a team; they are not really teams...they are just a group of people doing their jobs. Use the full capabilities of your organization - By developing a team spirit, you will be able to employ your organization, department, section, etc. to its fullest

THE STYLES OF LEADERSHIP

THE AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

Is concerned with systems and process Keeps information close to his or her chest Is a one way communicator Shows little trust in followers Motivates by fear and punishment Emphasizes strict control and adherence to procedures

THE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

Is people conscious Is a two-way communicator Trusts followers Motivates with recognition, praise, group affiliation, etc. Is flexible and open to the feelings of the group.

THE LAISSEZ-FAIRE (FREE-RAIN) LEADERSHIP

Gives people their own way Listen more than speaks Has hidden trust in followers Believes that people are self-motivated and do not need any encouragement to work Is very lenient with respect to deadlines and achievement of results

Charismatic Leadership

Uses a combination of all styles Uses each style according to the need and characteristics of the members

In matters of style, swim with the current; In matters of principle, stand like a rock. - T. Jefferson

THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDE OF A LEADER

Knowledge The mission, goals and objectives of the organization The different leadership styles Some planning strategies The members of the group The different methods of motivation How to make decisions Group dynamics/team building techniques Various methods of communication Human relations

Skill: The Planning skills Organization skills Communication skills Decision-making skills Human relations skills Motivational skills

Chairmanship skills Supervisory skills Problem-solving skills Adjustment skills Listening skills Time-management skills

Attitude: Positive mental attitude Willing to lead by example Willing to adapt to different situations and people Warm, friendly and enthusiastic

Caring for the growth and development of group members Open-minded and receptive to new ideas Modest and unselfish Understanding People-loving Group conscious

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL LEADER

1 Unwavering Courage 2 Self Control 3 Power of Decision Making 4 Self Devotion & Self Sacrifice 5 Consciousness of Purpose

6 Character 7 Definite Plans 8 Discipline 9 Responsibility "........ If character is lost every thing is lost " 7 Definite Plans " A Leader without a plan is very much like a ship without rudder " 8 Discipline 9 Responsibility 10 Personality

Barriers of a Successful Leader

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THE JOB OF LEADER

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