1. 1.05 Attributes and Attitudes of an Effective Leader

2. Leadership

3. Roles of the Effective Leader
Brings the team together
Sets the vision of the team

4. Attributes of the Effective Leader
Qualities:
Demanding yet personable
Controlling yet flexible
Communicates openly and directly
Loyal to the team
Trusted
Respected and respects others
An effective leader would clearly explain what needs to be accomplished by their team members.

5. Attitudes of the Effective Leader
Views/Judges:
Gives recognition and praise publicly
Understands that strength is in the team, not in individual abilities
Allows others to assume leadership role when indicated
Promotes positive change
EX: An effective leader recognizes that team members may possess artistic, technical, and/or knowledge as skills and uses these skills to accomplish team goals.
EX: An effective leader would say “I believe in you!” “I trust you can do this!”
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Leadership styles
Autocratic Democratic
Laissez-faire leader
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Autocratic Leader
Often called “dictator”
Makes all decisions
Has difficulty delegating or sharing duties
Emphasizes discipline
Expects all to follow directions
Causes fear of punishment from team
EX: ER manager plans all the work schedules and is extremely strict.
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Democratic Leader
Guides
Listens to the opinions of others
Encourages participation of all team members in decisions and problem solving
Makes decision based on the good of the group
EX: Hospital CEO has an open door policy and always takes a majority vote on decisions. The CEO values other team members and their input.
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Laissez-faire Leader
From French phrase “let it be”
Informal type of leader
Strives for minimal rules
Allows individuals to function independently
Usually avoids making decisions
EX: A Captain overseeing Paramedic students has them working independently without a definite goal. Some are looking through the ambulances learning where things are, some are washing and waxing the ambulance, etc.
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10. Role of an Effective Leader
Define and achieve the goal
Recognize and praise team members publicly
Coach and reprimand privately
Protect the team!
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