Leadership

What is leadership?Leading peopleInfluencing peopleCommanding peopleGuiding people

Types of LeadersLeader by the position achievedLeader by personality, charisma Leader by moral exampleLeader by power heldIntellectual leaderLeader because of ability to accomplish things

Common ActivitiesPlanning OrganizingDirecting Controlling

Leadership StylesDelegatingLow relationship/ low taskResponsibilityWilling employeesParticipatingHigh relationship/ low taskFacilitate decisionsAble but unwilling

Selling High task/high relationshipExplain decisionsWilling but unableTellingHigh Task/Low relationshipProvide instructionClosely supervise

New Leaders Take NoteGeneral AdviceTake advantage of the transition periodGet advice and counselShow empathy to predecessorLearn leadershipChallengesNeed knowledge quicklyEstablish new relationshipsExpectationsPersonal equilibrium

New Leader TrapsNot learning quicklyIsolationKnow-it-allKeeping existing teamTaking on too much

Captured by wrong peopleSuccessor syndrome

Seven Basic PrinciplesHave two to three years to make measurable financial and cultural progressCome in knowing current strategy, goals, and challenges. Form hypothesis on operating prioritiesBalance intense focus on priorities with flexibility on implementation.

Seven Basic Principles, contDecide about new organization architectureBuild personal credibility and momentumEarn right to transform entityRemember there is no one way to manage a transition

Core TasksCreate MomentumMaster technologies of learning, visioning, and coalition buildingManage oneself

Manage OneselfBe self-awareDefine your leadership styleGet advice and counselAdvice is from expert to leaderCounsel is insightTypes of helpTechnicalPoliticalPersonalAdvisor traitsCompetent TrustworthyEnhance your status

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