Section 14.2 Leadership Back to Table of Contents

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN The qualities, characteristics, and leadership styles of effective leaders and supervisors The procedures involved in leading a formal meeting

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 To be an effective leader, you must possess certain essential skills and knowledge. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 leadership style parliamentary procedure KEY TERMS

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Learning the qualities of leadership and honing your leadership skills are the first steps toward becoming the leader you want to be. Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 The qualities of a leader include: Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist accountability,anticipation,competitiveness,courage,credibility, continued

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 decisiveness,dependability, emotional strength, empathy,enthusiasm,honesty, Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist continued

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 imagination,integrity,loyalty, physical strength, positive attitude, responsibility, Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist continued

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 self-confidence, sense of humor, stewardship,tenacity, timing, and vision. Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist Personal Qualities: A Leadership Checklist

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Leadership Style Leadership style is how a person behaves when he or she is in charge of other people.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Leadership Style The four basic leadership styles are: directing,coaching, supporting, and delegating. The most effective leaders combine these styles.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Leadership Style A good leader knows which style to use in a given situation. Whatever style you use, your success as a leader will depend on your ability to communicate well.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Graphic Organizer 14.2 Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership Styles Directing Delegating Supporting Coaching INDEPENDENCE CONTROL

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Parliamentary procedure is a process of conducting a meeting according to strict rules of order.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure The best way to learn parliamentary procedure is to observe it in action at a meeting of a school board or community government.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure A formal meeting follows an agenda. An agenda is a list of topics that will be discussed at the meeting.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Minutes are a written summary of the last meeting. Unfinished business is topics from the previous meeting that need more discussion.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Leading a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Using parliamentary procedure is a skill every business leader should master.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Communicating as a Leader Communication is of top importance for a team leader. If you cannot communicate your goal, your team will never reach it.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Some Tips for Supervisors Some do’s and don’ts for being in charge are: Provide enough training. Give clear direction. Know when to intervene. continued

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Some Tips for Supervisors Don’t be afraid to admit when you have made a mistake. Be consistent in what you say and do. Treat workers fairly and equally. Be firm when necessary. Recognize effort and initiative. continued

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Some Tips for Supervisors Congratulate in public; reprimand in private. Make sure workers understand what you expect from them.

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 ETHICS in Action Decisions, Decisions You work at a restaurant, and just as you are about to punch out, the owner asks you and several coworkers to stick around and help get ready for a last-minute catering job. You know that if you help out, the work will get done sooner and everyone will be able to go home earlier. continued

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 ETHICS in Action Decisions, Decisions The problem is, you have a date tonight and want to go home to get ready. THINK ABOUT IT Should you stay later to help with the catering job? Why or why not?

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Key Concept Checkpoint Comprehension 1.Name a leadership quality that is important for each of the four leadership styles. continued SECTION 14.2 REVIEW

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Key Concept Checkpoint Comprehension 2.Which elements of a formal meeting might also help an informal meeting run more smoothly? continued SECTION 14.2 REVIEW

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Key Concept Checkpoint Comprehension 3.Why do supervisors need good communication skills? continued SECTION 14.2 REVIEW

Chapter 14 Teamwork and LeadershipSucceeding in the World of Work Leadership 14.2 Key Concept Checkpoint Critical Thinking 4.In what type of scenario would it be most effective to use the directing style of leadership? SECTION 14.2 REVIEW

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