1. Leadership A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. -Lao Tzu Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_leadership.html#W8cE9iiGC7DXeZJT.99http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_leadership.html#W8cE9iiGC7DXeZJT.99

3. Definition Leadership is the skill or ability to encourage people to work together and do their best to achieve common goals. A Leader is a person who directs, leads or is in command of others.

4. What would you do?

5. Characteristics Respects others Understands Democracy Works with a group and guides them Inspires & Motivates Lifelong Learning Knows own strengths & weaknesses Self- Confidence Communicates effectively Self- Initiative Open- Minded Positive Praises others & Gives credit

6. 3 Types of Leaders

7. DEMOCRATICDEMOCRATIC

8. Laissez-faire

9. 3 Types of Leaders Autocratic

10. Leadership Behaviors Initiator Interpreter Analyzer Harmonizer Encourager Blocker Domineering Clown Assertive Aggressive A true leader utilizes all leadership skills

11. Democratic Initiator Aggressive Leader Respected Blocker Domineering Laissez- faire

12. Autocratic Encourager Interpreter Clown Harmonizer Assertive Behaviors Initiator

13. TABOO

14. Initiator Start Go

15. Aggressive Attack Mean

16. Interpreter Translate Explain

17. Assertive keep on task clock

18. Analyzer critical thinker

19. Clown Joke Funny

20. Encourager Positive Friendly

21. Domineering Manipulative Dominate

22. Harmonizer Peace Fight

23. Blocker Stops Bad ideas

24. “I” statements Me You

25. Avoidance stay away deal with

26. Confrontation fight aggressive

27. Problem Solving communicate calm

28. Identify the Problem second step what happened

29. Good Time and Place to Talk step away first step

30. Brainstorm ideas a lot

31. “I’m Sorry” apologize admit