Nogpo, Angela Arwin E.-LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIPAngela Nogpo

INTRODUCTION Leadership is the ability to develop a vision that motivates others to move with a passion toward a common goal. So 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. 

Definitions:“Leadership is the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.”

-M Chemers“Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen.”

-Alan Keith

“Leadership is organizing a group of people

to achieve a common goal.”

“Leadership is about influencing, motivating and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organizations of which they are members.”

- House, Javidan, dorfman.(2001)

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FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP

• Leader -You must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know and what you can do. To be successful you have to convince your followers not your superiors, that you are worthy of being followed. • Follower -You must know your people.

The fundamental starting point is having a good understanding of human nature, such as needs, emotions and motivation.

• Communication-The nonverbal com- munication is leading. E.g.- when you set example that communicates to your people that you would not ask them to perform anything that you would not be willing to do. Bad communication harm the relation between leader and employee.

• Situation-We must use our judgment to decide the best course of action and the leadership style needed for each situation. What we do in one situation will not always work in another.

Authoritarian or autocraticParticipative or democraticDelegative or Free Reign

STYLES of LEADERSHIP

Characteristics of a leader

Autocratic– The authoritarian leader makes decisions alone as power is centralized in one person. Decisions are enforced using rewards and the fear of punishment. it is an abusive, unprofessional style called “bossing people around.”

Democratic- The participative leader include one or more employees in the decision making process. Communication flow freely; suggestions are made in both directions. The participation encourages member commitment to the final decision.

Laissez-faire- The free-rein leader gives power to subordinates to make the decisions. However, the leader is still responsible for the decisions that are made. This is used when employees are able to analyze the situation. Deligative style is generally not useful.

1. Leader must have followers. 2. It is working relationship between

leader and follower.3. Purpose is to achieve some common

goal or goals.4. A leader influences his followers

willingly not by force.5. Leadership is exercised in a given

situation. 6. Leadership is a power relationship.7. It is a continuous process.

Theories of LEADERSHIPTrait

TheoryBehavioural

TheoryContingency

TheorySituational

Theory

Trait TheoryTheories that consider personal, social, physical, or intellectual traits leaders from non-leaders.

LEADERSHIP TRAITSAmbition and energyThe desire to leadHonest and integritySelf-confidence IntelligenceHigh self-monitoringJob-relevant knowledge

Theories proposing that specific behaviors differentiate leaders from non-leaders.

Comparison:• Trait theory: Leaders are born, not made. • Behavioural theory: Leadership traits can be taught.

Behavioural Theory

In Contingency theory of leadership, the success of the leader is a function of various contingencies in the form of subordinate, task, and/or group variables.The Leaders who are very effective at one place and time may become unsuccessful either when transplanted to another situation or when the factors around them change. This helps to explain how some leaders who seem for a while to have the 'Midas touch' suddenly appear to go off the boil and make very unsuccessful decisions.

Contingency Theory

The essence of LEADERSHIP

Leadership refers to ability of one individual to influence others.

The influence is exercised to change the behaviour of others.

Change of behaviour is caused with an objective of achieving a shared goal.

The person influencing others(leader) possesses a set of qualities or characteristics with which he or she to influence others.

Leadership is a group phenomenon . It involves interaction between two or more people.

Importance of LEADERSHIP

• Leadership transforms potential into reality .

• Leadership is not mere using people and their potential for realising an organisation’s goals. It has the ultimate aim of raising the level of human conduct and ethical aspiration of both the leader and the led.

• The leader should elevate, inspire, and evangelise his followers to higher things in life.

How to develop ourselves as a leader

Be prepared to take charge--willingness to take responsibility

Show your concern Trust your sub-ordinates Share responsibility Involve people Invite dissent Encourage risk Try to simplify the task

Take initiativeBe an expert. 

To become a wiser leader• Empower your co-workers to participate in

the development of the group’s common guiding principles.

• Set aside time for your own reflection on what you value and what you want to stand for in your life and leadership.

• Deal with those in your environment with dignity and respect.

• Devote time to the group’s viability and development.

• Know and honor your commitments and promises to the entire group.

• Serve as a good example when it comes to relationships, attitudes, and work habits.

• Know that what you, as the leader, spend time on and pay attention to counts.

• Create the arena for your employee’s success.

• Always operate for the good, a better future, and a better world.

How to improve your leadership skills

• Skill 1: Think Like a Leader– Identify what is happening– Explain why it is happening– Decide what you are going to do about

it.• Skill 2: Use an Appropriate Leadership

Style– Leaders usually fit their style to the

situation. – Different leadership styles are

appropriate to different situations.• Skill 3: Pick the Right Leadership Situation– Gravitate toward leadership situations

that fit your favored leadership style.

• Skill 4: Build Your Power Base– Bolster your leadership potential by

enhancing your authority (increasing your power).

• Skill 5: Exercise Better Judgment– Decisiveness and good judgment

(“cognitive ability”) are important leadership traits.

• Skill 6: Improve Leadership Traits and Skills– Exhibit self-confidence.– Display honesty and integrity.– Increase your knowledge of the

business.

Be the leader you would follow!

References: http://blog.mcafeeinstitute.com/be-a-leader-with-guiding-values/ http://www.slideshare.net/alaguraja76/leadership-concepts-and-theories http://www.slideshare.net/mohinisahoo/leadership-styles-11043101 http://www.slideshare.net/mithisood/presentation-on-leadership-9401617