1. Principles of Health Science
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2. Chapter 4:5 Notes - Leadership
Take 5 minutes to write down YOUR definition of LEADERSHIP.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Autocratic:
Often called a dictator; this individual maintains total control of the group; makes all decisions

10. 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

11. Ch. 4:6 - Leadership Non-Charismatic Leader: