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Chapter 4:5 Notes - Leadership Take 5 minutes to write down YOUR definition of LEADERSHIP.

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Leadership = the skill or ability to encourage people to work together and do their best to achieve common goals Leader = an individual who leads or guides others, or who is in charge or in command of others

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Good leaders develop their leadership skills. It is a myth that good leaders are born with all of the skills and knowledge necessary to be a good, effective leader. All of the characteristics needed to be a good leader have to be learned. Some characteristics are inherent in some people. Inherent = existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute; born with it

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Common Leadership Characteristics: Communicates effectively Respects the rights, dignity, opinions, and abilities of others Thinks creatively and asks, “What if?” Shows self-initiative, a willingness to work, and completes tasks without being reminded or pushed Understands the principles of democracy Works with a group and guides the group towards the goal Shows positivity and optimism, is open- minded, and knows how to compromise effectively Inspires and motivates others in a positive manner Praises others and gives credit where credit is due Participates in continuing education and professional development, and understands the concept of lifelong learning Understands own strengths AND weaknesses Displays self-confidence and willingness to take a stand

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Leader Classifications: Transactional Stewardship Democratic Laissez-Faire Autocratic Charismatic vs Non-Charismatic Transformational

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Democratic Leaders: Encourages the participation of ALL individuals in decisions that have to be made or problems that have to be solved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfKN0a76f14

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Laissez-Faire Leaders: More of an informal type of leader; believes in noninterference in the affairs of others; will strive for only minimal rules or regulations, and allow the individuals in a group to function in an independent manner with little or no direction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEDJARgR4DY

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Autocratic: Often called a dictator; this individual maintains total control of the group; makes all decisions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6wgfUypUuM

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Charismatic Leader: inspire their followers to do things or to do things better; this is done by conjuring up enthusiasm in others for a stated vision or goal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIeLiPjgAbQ

Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Non-Charismatic Leader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUftKNM1HVU