Understanding Leadership

Defining Leadership Skill Art Compliance Exchange Process Role Power Personality Charisma Combination

Defining Leadership

Dynamic process Constant changes Series of actions Group interaction Two or more people Reciprocal actions

Defining Leadership Leader-Follower Roles Recognition Intent Interpersonal elements Task orientation Situation Timing Event

Leadership: Meeting Goals Leaders Facilitate group members Facilitate tasks Manage internal and external forces Followers Apply skills Freely give of talents

Effective Followers Are active partners Recognize and accept roles Use influence and counterinfluence Share motivations with leaders Are vital to group success

Effective Followers Consciously use their skills and talents Work cooperatively Take initiative Assume responsibility Serve the group Challenge self, others, the leader

Exemplary Followers Respect boundaries Are creative thinkers Are service-oriented Are alert to others’ needs Are willing to lead and follow Appreciate others

Courageous Followers Consciously make choices to… Assume responsibility Serve others Challenge appropriately Participate in transformation Know when to leave

Leadership Skills: Conceptual Leaders have the ability to… See the big picture Analyze Anticipate Use sound judgment Have long-range vision Engage in critical thinking Handle ambiguity

Leadership Skills: Interpersonal Leaders have the ability to… Relate to others Empathize with others Understand group dynamics Facilitate cooperation Build trust Communicate well Respect others

Leadership Skills: Technical Leaders have the ability to… Accomplish tasks Be professionally competent Design and develop logistics Maintain safety, minimize risks Complete office tasks Lead games, songs, activities

Impact of Demographics Who we are affects our leadership Stereotypes Fixed ideas about members of a group usually based on demographics Sex, age, disability, race/ethnicity May conflict with one’s idea of ‘leader’ Awareness can help overcome influences of stereotypes

Leader Traits Self-awareness Courage Creativity Drive/Determinatio n Focus/Commitment High expectations Honesty Integrity PMA Others…

Leader Values

Leadership Levels Administrative Managerial/Executive Supervisory Middle management Direct Face-to-face

Identification Methods

Types of Power Coercive Connections Empowerment Expert Helplessness Indirect

Types of Power cont’d Informational Legitimate Referent Reward Social status