Leadership

Definition Characteristics of a good Leader Myths

What do you define as a leader?

A Leader is: “a person [who] can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task” (wikipedia.org)

Characteristics of a good Leader Be a positive role model

Characteristics of a good Leader Set the example

Characteristics of a good Leader Put the team members first

Characteristics of a good Leader Listen carefully to your team (empathy)

Characteristics of a good Leader Do exactly what you say and mean what you say

Characteristics of a good Leader Decision Making

Characteristics of a good Leader Charisma

Myths Leadership is Innate All groups have a designated leader Leadership is power of over others Leaders are positively influential Leaders entirely control group outcomes Groups resist Leaders

Leadership “a person [who] can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task”