LECTURE NO 1

ICE BREAKING SESSION

What is the first word that comes to your mind when you listen the word “leader?”

Who is the first person that comes to your mind when you think of a leader ?

WHY……..?

So a leader is

Leader is ……? a person who leads. a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group. One that leads or guides. One who is in charge or in command of others. One who heads a political party or organization. One who has influence or power, especially of a political nature. a person who rules or guides or inspires others a person who is in front or goes first a person who is the head of, organizes or is in charge (of something) The head …of any body… as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others…

Write your own Definition of Leadership

Leadership is…… The ability to inspire confidence and support among the people who are needed to achieve organizational goals. The skill of influencing people to work enthusiastically toward goals identified as being for the common good.

Characteristics associated with Leadership

Leadership Characteristics Personality Traits Motives Cognitive Factors

LEADER Self- confidence Emotional stability Assertiveness Extraversion Trustworthiness Humility Enthusiasm Sense of Humor Warmth General Personality Traits

Task related Personality Traits LEADER Flexibility and adaptability Emotional Intelligence Passion Internal Locus of control Courage

Leadership Motives LEADER Drive & Achievement Power Motive Strong work ethic Tenacity

Cognitive Factors LEADER Creativity Core knowledge of task General mental ability Insights into people and situations Farsightedness and conceptual thinking Openness to experience

EXERCISE TEST YOUR READINESS TO BECOME A LEADER

Scoring and Interpretation Calculate your total score by adding the numbers circled. A tentative interpretation of the scoring is as follows: –90-100: High readiness for the leadership role –60-89: Moderate readiness for the leadership role –40-59: Some Easiness for the leadership role –39 or less: Low readiness for the leadership role

Leadership Approaches

LEADERSHIP APPROACHES TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP CORRECTIVE LEADERSHIP PEDAGOGICAL LEADERSHIP CREATIVE LEADERSHIP SERVANT LEADERSHIP CHANGE LEADERSHIP INTELLIGENCE LEADERSHIP Leaders who inspire followers to transcend Their own self interests for the good of the Organization by clarifying role and task Requirements. Leaders who guide or motivate their Followers in the direction of established goals By clarifying role and task Requirements. Ability to uniquely inspire people, To complex and readily changing Situations to generate shared innovative Responses and solutions Empower staff to facilitate collaborative and Synergism working with and through other people Instead of bowing to authoritarianism Beyond thinking about individuals and individual Organization, single problems and single solutions Rethinking systems to introduce change on Parts of the whole and their relationship to one another To navigate the future by embracing ambiguity And reframing problems as opportunities. A proactive stance in taking their organizations into Uncharted territory. Paradigm shift from leader/teacher centered "orientation" to an interactive, connective organizational system using a democratic learning and communicative style An alternative to instructional leadership by enabling the learning and intellectual growth of those led A practical philosophy focusing on people who choose to serve first and then lead as a way of expanding service Servant leaders are "servants first" with the object of making sure that other people's highest priority needs are being served Leaders put the needs of their followers first; these leaders rare in business

“Good leaders must first become good servants.” - Robert Greenleaf

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Who are Servant Leaders? The servant-leader is a servant first Servant leaders are hard working Servant leadership is a conscious choice Servant leaders aren’t just legally compliant, they are ethically sound and morally aware Servant leaders care for people; not control people Servant leaders build a community at work 24

The Power of SERVANT-LEADERSHIP Lies in one’s ability to combine the best of being a leader with the best of being a servant About creating the right environment to get the best out of people and unleash their true potential 25

Servant-leadership, paradox? “Servant” and “leader” usually thought of as opposites –Both logical and intuitive –The process of balancing the two concepts is not either/or, but both/and 26 ServantLeader

leader-first OR servant-first

People who are leaders first. They naturally want to lead. They will try to control, make decisions, and give orders. They are driven to lead and want to be in charge. They are possessive about their leadership position. They don’t like feedback, it’s threatening to them. People who are servants first. They assume leadership only if that is the best way they can serve. They are “called” to lead rather than driven, because they naturally want to be helpful. They are not possessive about leadership and willingly give it up if someone more effective is available. They love feedback because they see it as helping them serve better. They can lead or follow.

† © 2008 Benjamin Lichtenwalner

Ten Characteristics of Servant Leaders 1.Listening 2.Empathy 3.Healing 4.Awareness 5.Persuasion 6.Conceptualization 7.Foresight 8.Stewardship 9.Commitment to the Growth of People 10.Building Community

Characteristic Breakout ServantLeader Awareness Persuasion Conceptualization Foresight Listening Empathy Healing Stewardship Commitment to People Building Community SERVANT-LEADER † © 2008 Benjamin Lichtenwalner

Characteristic Breakout ServantLeader Awareness Persuasion Conceptualization Foresight Listening Empathy Healing Stewardship Commitment to People Building Community SERVANT-LEADER † © 2008 Benjamin Lichtenwalner

Listening –The servant-leader will reinforce these skills by a deep commitment to listen intently to others. –He or she seeks to listen receptively to what is being said (and not said!) Empathy –People need to be accepted and recognized for their special and unique spirit. Healing –Servant-leaders recognize that they have an opportunity to help make whole those with whom they come into contact

Characteristic Breakout ServantLeader Awareness Persuasion Conceptualization Foresight Listening Empathy Healing Stewardship Commitment to People Building Community SERVANT-LEADER † © 2008 Benjamin Lichtenwalner

Awareness –Awareness helps one in understanding issues involving ethics, power, and values. Persuasion –The servant leader seeks to convince others rather than coerce compliance. Conceptualization –Dream great dreams and think beyond the day-to-day realities. Foresight –Lessons from the past, the realities of the present, and consequence of a decision for the future

Characteristic Breakout ServantLeader Awareness Persuasion Conceptualization Foresight Listening Empathy Healing Stewardship Commitment to People Building Community SERVANT-LEADER † © 2008 Benjamin Lichtenwalner

Stewardship –“holding something in trust for another.” Commitment to the growth of people –Servant-leaders believe that people have an intrinsic value beyond their tangible contributions as workers. As such, the servant-leader is deeply committed to the growth of each and every individual within his or her organization Building community –Servant-leadership suggests that true community can be created. –All that is needed to rebuild community as a viable life form for large numbers of people is for enough servant-leaders to show the way, not by mass movements, but by each servant-leader demonstrating his or her unlimited liability for a quite specific community-related group

Paradoxes Servant-Leadership, itself a paradox, requires a constant balance… StrongBe Open To Change Busy Listen Admit You Don’t KnowWise Serious Laugh RightSay, “I’m Wrong” Compassionate Discipline PlannedBe Spontaneous GreatBe Without Pride LeadingServe Enough To © 2008 Benjamin Lichtenwalner

Questions to consider

Individuals Some examples of historic Servant-Leaders…

How often have you made a conscious effort to Care and Nurture others in some way How often have you made a conscious effort to Build Relationships, Teams and Community? How often have you made a conscious effort to Enable others to Succeed?

“A leader lives in each of us” Let’s start unleashing our leadership potential because Leadership is not the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It is a process ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others

So Leadership is……. INFLUENCE

Becoming a Servant Leader Becoming a Leader

Becoming a Servant Leader