LEADERSHIP STYLES Introduction to Business Marketing MANAGEMENT RECAP

LEADERSHIP STYLES Introduction to Business & Marketing

MANAGEMENT RECAP The purpose of management Skills needed by managers The functions of management The levels of management

OBJECTIVES Define leadership Determine qualities of a leader Recognize different styles of leadership

FOOD FOR THOUGHT? Are managers & leaders the same?

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? Leaders develop a vision for their organization Leaders organize, mobilize, and energize others to achieve a goal

CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER MOTIVATION • Inspirational, Initiative, Goal -oriented CONFIDENCE • Self-assured & decisive COMMUNICATION SKILLS • Ability to relate / provide mentorship INTEGRITY • Most valued quality – being honest, loyal, fair

ACTIVITY: CARE LEADERSHIP STYLES This activity associates leadership qualities with an easy-to-remember acronym of the word CARE: C=CONGENIALITY • Enjoy interaction • Want to know how they can get others involved • Want everyone to feel good and have a good time • Want to fix it if you’re not having a good time A=ACTION • Want to know what you want and when you want it • Seize the opportunity • Think if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right now • Need a variety of duties and responsibilities R=REASON • Would rather think now and act later • Are good at analysis and critical thinking • Want to know what the bylaws say • Value accuracy, organization and preparedness E=EXCELLENCE • Think if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right • Want to know “Is this the best way to do this? ” • Want to make a difference • Are motivated by helping others

AUTOCRATIC One person runs everything Give orders � Expect orders to be obeyed without question Make decisions for others Not favorable in workplace

DEMOCRATIC Work with employees to make decisions Everyone: � Meets � Discusses � Listens � Develops group consensus Very favorable in workplace

FREE-REIN “LAISSEZ-FAIR” LEADERSHIP Leader sets goals Hands-off leader Delegate tasks: � Managers do not have time to do everything � Managers can focus on more important work � Employees have more ownership � Employees have a chance to develop their own potential

LEADERSHIP STYLES Autocratic Democratic Degree of authority used by the leader TELLING Free-Rein “laissez-fair” Degree of authority allowed to followers PARTICIPATING DELEGATING

ACTIVITY: THE LION, THE FOX, AND THE SAINT BERNARD This activity will help participants associate leadership qualities with the characteristics of the three animals: � The Lion � The Fox � The Saint Bernard Which animal do you relate with? � Write the animal at the top of your paper before you start the activity � Determine after the activity if your previous guess was correct If so, explain why … if not, explain why it was different? Be prepared to share this information in class!