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Defining Leadership
Skill Art Compliance Exchange Process
Role Power Personality Charisma Combination
Defining Leadership
Dynamic process Constant changes Series of actions
Group interaction Two or more people Reciprocal actions
Defining Leadership Leader-Follower Roles Recognition Intent Interpersonal elements Task orientation
Situation Timing Event
Leadership: Meeting Goals
Leaders Facilitate group members Facilitate tasks Manage internal and external forces
Followers Apply skills Freely give of talents
Effective Followers
Are active partners Recognize and accept roles Use influence and counterinfluence
Share motivations with leaders
Are vital to group success
Effective Followers
Consciously use their skills and talents
Work cooperatively Take initiative Assume responsibility Serve the group Challenge self, others, the leader
Exemplary Followers
Respect boundaries Are creative thinkers Are service-oriented Are alert to others’ needs
Are willing to lead and follow
Appreciate others
Courageous Followers
Consciously make choices to… Assume responsibility Serve others Challenge appropriately Participate in transformation
Know when to leave
Leadership Skills: Conceptual
Leaders have the ability to… See the big picture Analyze Anticipate Use sound judgment Have long-range vision Engage in critical thinking
Handle ambiguity
Leadership Skills: Interpersonal Leaders have the ability to… Relate to others Empathize with others Understand group dynamics Facilitate cooperation Build trust Communicate well Respect others
Leadership Skills: Technical Leaders have the ability to… Accomplish tasks Be professionally competent Design and develop logistics Maintain safety, minimize risks
Complete office tasks Lead games, songs, activities
Impact of Demographics
Who we are affects our leadership Stereotypes
Fixed ideas about members of a group usually based on demographics
Sex, age, disability, race/ethnicity May conflict with one’s idea of ‘leader’
Awareness can help overcome influences of stereotypes
Leader Traits
Self-awareness Courage Creativity Drive/Determination
Focus/Commitment
High expectations
Honesty Integrity PMA Others…
Leadership Levels
Administrative Managerial/Executive
Supervisory Middle management
Direct Face-to-face