PRESENTED AT THE QEM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE BY EUGENE M. DELOATCH, PH.D. AUGUST 10, 2009 CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP/LEADER RELATIONSHIP Leadership defined - a process by which a person (leader) influences others to work at, and accomplish a common task in a more cohesive and coherent (effective)manner, than would occur absence the process A leader is one who is engaged in leadership Where do (effective) leaders come from? Are leaders “naturally” born?, or Can leaders be made?

HOW PEOPLE BECOME LEADERS Three Theories Three Theories Trait Theory – natural personality traits Great Events Theory – a crisis or an important event leads one to rise to the occasion Transformational Leadership Theory- people choose to and learn skills to become leaders

MAJOR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Have honorable character and engender trust Be able to communicate a vision for and render selfless service to ones cause

Characteristics of Effective Leadership Is aware of one’s own strengths and weaknesses Is technically proficient Willingly seeks and takes responsibility Is aware of situations and makes timely decisions Knows one’s people and advocate for their well- being Keep one’s people (team)well informed Develops a sense of trust and responsibility in one’s people Ensures that tasks are well understood Uses full capability of the organizations resources Leads by example

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