Leadership

What is leadership? Leading people Influencing people Commanding people Guiding people

What makes a GOOD Leader? zWe all have our own ideas about what it means to be a good leader. zSome think leadership means guiding others to complete a particular task. zOthers believe it means motivating people to be their best. zWhile the definitions may vary, the general sentiments remain the same: Leaders are people who know how to achieve goals and inspire people along the way.

Leadership Traits and Skills Traits zAdaptable to situations zAmbitious zAssertive zCooperative zDecisive zDependable zDominant/Influential zEnergetic zPersistent zSelf-confident zWilling to assume responsibility Skills zClever/Intelligent zCreative zDiplomatic and tactful zFluent in communication zKnowledgeable about group tasks zOrganised zPersuasive zSocially skilled Leaders also use Integrity, Honesty, Compassion, & Humility

Types of Leaders zLeader by Position/Achievement zLeader by Personality/Charisma zLeader by Example zLeader by Power zIntellectual Leader zLeader because of ability to accomplish things

Managers vs. Leaders Managers zFocus on things zDo things right zPlan zOrganize zDirect zControl zFollows the rules Leaders z Focus on people z Do the right things z Inspire z Influence z Motivate z Build z Shape entities

Common Activities zPlanning zOrganizing zDirecting zControlling

Planning Manager zPlans zBudgets zSets targets zEstablishes details zAllocates resources Leader z Devises strategy z Sets direction z Creates vision

Organizing Manager zCreates structure zJob descriptions zStaffing zHierarchy zDelegates zTraining Leader z Gets people on board for strategy z Communication z Networks

Directing Work Manager zSolves problems zNegotiates zBrings to agreement Leader z Empowers people z Cheerleader

Controlling Manager zImplements control systems z Performance measures zIdentifies variances zFixes variances Leader z Motivate z Inspire z Gives sense of accomplishment

Core Tasks to be a Leader zCreate Momentum zMaster technologies of learning, visioning, and coalition building zManage oneself

Create Momentum z Foundation for change yVision of how the organization will look yBuild political base to support change yModify culture to fit vision zLearn and know about company zSecuring early wins yFirst set short term goals yWhen achieved make a big deal yShould fit long term strategy

Create Momentum zBuild credibility yDemanding but can be satisfied yAccessible but not too familiar yFocused but flexible yActive yCan make tough calls but humane

Master Technologies zLearn from internal and external sources zHave a Vision - develop strategy zCommunicate the vision ySimple Communication yClear meaning

Manage Oneself zBe self-aware zDefine your leadership style zGet advice and counsel yAdvice is from expert to leader yCounsel is insight

How Far Can You Go?

Assignment zChoose a famous leader in one of your top three career clusters. zResearch and create a presentation highlighting ways that person has become a leader in his/her field. zYour presentation must contain the following minimum information: yName & Picture of your artist yBrief description of him/her and what he/she does yStatement of how he/she made a difference or became a leader in his/her field. yExamples of his/her work yBibliography (cite websites) zYou will have 3 days in the computer lab to work on this. zPresentations will begin on the 4 th day.