Concept of Leadership
CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP * I used to think that running an organization was equivalent to conducting a symphony orchestra. But I don’t think that’s quite it : its more like jazz. There is more improvisation -Warren Bennis * GOOD LEADERS ARE MADE NOT BOR. IF YOU HAVE THE DESIRE AND WILL POWER, YOU CAN BECOME AN EFFECTIVE LEADER. GOOD LEADEERS DEVELOP THROUGH A NEVER ENDING PROCESS FO SELF P STUDY, EDUCATION, RANING AND EPXRERIENCE. * GOOD LEADERS ARE CONTINUALLY WORKING AND STUDYING TO IMPROVE THEIR LEADERSIP SKILS. THEY ARE NOT RESTING ON THEIR LAURELS.
LEADERSHIP:
* Is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. * Is a process whereby an individual influences aa group of individuals to achie a a common goal.
2 TYPES OF LEADERSHIP
1 . PROCESS LEADERSHIP * Leaders carry out process by applying their leadership knowledge and skills.
2. TRAIT LEADERSHIp * Leaders that have traits that can influence their actions (height, intelligence, extroversion, fluency. Etc)
*while leadership is learned, the skill and knowledge processed by the leader can be influence by his or her attributes or traits, such as beliefs, values, ethics, and character. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS contribute directly to the process of leadership, while other attributes give the leader certaing characteristics that make him or her unique.
FOUR FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP 1. LEADER – must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know, and what you can do. To be successful leaders must convince their followers, not his self, superiors, that he is worthy of being followed. 2. FOLLOWERS – different people require different styles of leadership. * eg. A new hire requires more supervision than an experienced employee. * A person who lacks motivation requires a different approach than one with a high degree of motivation.
* a leader must know
LEADERSHIP:
* Is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. * Is a process whereby an individual influences aa group of individuals to achie a a common goal.
2 TYPES OF LEADERSHIP
1 . PROCESS LEADERSHIP * Leaders carry out process by applying their leadership knowledge and skills.
2. TRAIT LEADERSHIp * Leaders that have traits that can influence their actions (height, intelligence, extroversion, fluency. Etc)
*while leadership is learned, the skill and knowledge processed by the leader can be influence by his or her attributes or traits, such as beliefs, values, ethics, and character. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS contribute directly to the process of leadership, while other attributes give the leader certaing characteristics that make him or her unique.
FOUR FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP 1. LEADER – must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know, and what you can do. To be successful leaders must convince their followers, not his self, superiors, that he is worthy of being followed. 2. FOLLOWERS – different people require different styles of leadership. * eg. A new hire requires more supervision than an experienced employee. * A person who lacks motivation requires a different approach than one with a high degree of motivation.
* a leader must know