BASIC LEADERSHIP Al Mozingo WHAT IS LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP
BASIC LEADERSHIP Al Mozingo
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
LEADERSHIP IS: The abilities, traits, and talents an individual has to lead others.
WHAT ARE THE TRAITS OF A LEADER?
TRAITS w. Self-Confidence w. Enthusiasm w. Effective Communications w. Knowledge w. Vision w. Integrity
SKILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP ABILITY
SKILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP ABILITY • • • Communication Make the Hard Decisions Execution of Plans Show Initiative Exhibit Humility Reference: Right Now Leadership, Chris Widener
The Department of the Army LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
The Department of the Army LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES 1. Be technically and tactically proficient. 2. Know yourself and seek self-improvement. 3. Know your men & look out for their welfare. 4. Keep your men informed.
ALBERT SCHWEITZER “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing. ”
WINSTON CHURCHILL “The price of greatness is responsibility. ”
Are Leaders Born? - Or - Are Leaders Made?
Leaders Are Not Born Leaders They Are Made!
THE FUNCTIONS OF A LEADER
THE FUNCTIONS OF A LEADER 1. To Execute Orders, Suggestions, or Requests. 2. To Solve Problems. 3. To Plan for Contingencies. 4. To Develop Good Morale and Teamwork.
Execute Execution is everything! Mark Sanborn Reference: Developing Leaders, Mark Sanborn
LEADERSHIP IS YOUR INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOR THAT INFLUENCES OTHERS TO COOPERATE IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CERTAIN OBJECTIVES. Reference: Stoghill
THE USE OF POWER u. Legitimate Power u. Reward Power u. Expertise Power u. Affection Power u. Coercive Power Reference: Management, William F. Glveck
ABRAHAM LINCOLN “… if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. ”
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES Henri Fayol – 1841 -1925: a French Management Theorist in Management and Organization of Labor
MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES Fayol’s definition of management roles and actions distinguishes between five elements. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plan Organize Command Coordinate Control
MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES 14 Principles of Management (1916) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Division of Work – specialization Authority – issue commands Discipline – obey orders Unity of Command – one boss Unity of Direction – the same objective
The Team Building Concept
Conditions for a Successful Team 1. There Must Be a Leader.
Conditions for a Successful Team 1. There Must Be a Leader. 2. The Members are Open and Honest.
Conditions for a Successful Team 1. 2. 3. There Must Be a Leader. The Members are Open and Honest. The Members are Willing to Work.
PAUL BEAR BRYANT “ … the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first …”
GROUP DYNAMICS AND CONFLICT Definition: • Conflict refers to an ongoing state of hostility between people. • Conflict causes people to undermine each other.
GROUP DYNAMICS AND CONFLICT Pitfalls 1. Priorities of the Members 2. Problems with Semantics or Interpretation of the Objectives.
GROUP DYNAMICS AND CONFLICT 3. Animosities of the Members. 4. Ego’s - One Member Trying to Control the Meeting or Process.
GROUP DYNAMICS AND CONFLICT Conflict resolution is often required.
MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Physiological Needs Safety Needs Social Needs Ego Needs (Esteem Needs) Self-Fulfillment (Self-Actualization) Reference: Abraham Maslow (1908 -1970), President of the American Psychological Associations
Theory X and Theory Y Reference: The Human Side of Enterprise, Mc. Gregor
Leadership Style
The Types of Leaders • • • Highly Directive Autocratic Dictator Control Taker Task Oriented
The Types of Leaders • • • Low Directive People Oriented Conservative Participate Democratic
Situational Leadership Style
Situational Leadership Style incorporates the following elements as you provide leadership. Directing Coaching Supporting Delegating Reference: Situational Leader, Paul Hersey & Kenneth Blanchard
Situational Leadership is considered the best leadership style, the most flexible, and is adaptable to the situation.
IS LEADERSHIP A SCIENCE OR AN ART? • Is it more of skill or character? • Is it more tangible or intangible?
The Art of Leadership is the activity of influencing people to cooperate toward some goal which they come to find desirable.
The Art of Leadership is not a process of exploitation, but a process of helping others achieve objectives that are important to them.
The Art of Leadership Executive Work
Executive Work 1. 2. 3. 4. Planning Policies and Procedures Organizing the Activities of Others Delegating Responsibility Controlling in Terms of Results Desired
THEODORE ROOSEVELT “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. ”
What are the Methods Used To Assist in Leading Others?
Methods Used To Assist in Leading Others E E E Suggesting By Example Giving Orders Persuasion Establishing a Situation Discipline
PERSUASION Aristotle Said, “There are three legs of Persuasion. ” 1. Logic 2. Passion 3. Ethics
PERSUASION As leaders we need to learn how to influence others through persuasion. Reference: Secrets of Influence, Chris Widener
DISCIPLINE “An Education in Conduct. ”
THEODORE ROOSEVELT “Speak softly and carry a big stick. ”
LEADERSHIP ATTITUDE What is a leadership attitude?
TO BE A GOOD LEADER You must be balanced! Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually.
Assessing Yourself (A Balanced Life) • • Are you a happy person? Are you healthy? Are you prosperous? Are you secure? Do you have friends? Do you love someone? Does someone love you? Reference: The Foundations for Successful Change, Ziglar
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