What makes a GOOD Leader?
We all have our own ideas about what it means to be a good leader.
Some think leadership means guiding others to complete a particular task.
Others believe it means motivating people to be their best.
While 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
Adaptable to situations Ambitious Assertive Cooperative Decisive Dependable Dominant/Influential Energetic Persistent Self-confident Willing to assume
responsibility
Skills Clever/Intelligent Creative Diplomatic and tactful Fluent in
communication Knowledgeable about
group tasks Organised Persuasive Socially skilled
Leaders also use Integrity, Honesty,
Compassion, & Humility
Types of Leaders
Leader by Position/Achievement
Leader by Personality/Charisma
Leader by Example
Leader by Power
Intellectual Leader
Leader because of ability to accomplish
things
Managers vs. Leaders
Managers Focus on things Do things right Plan Organize Direct Control Follows the rules
Leaders Focus on people Do the right things Inspire Influence Motivate Build Shape entities
Planning
Manager Plans Budgets Sets targets Establishes details Allocates resources
Leader Devises
strategy Sets direction Creates vision
Organizing
Manager Creates structure Job descriptions Staffing Hierarchy Delegates Training
Leader Gets people on board
for strategy Communication Networks
Directing Work
Manager Solves problems Negotiates Brings to
agreement
Leader Empowers people Cheerleader
Controlling
Manager Implements control
systems Performance
measures Identifies variances Fixes variances
Leader Motivate Inspire Gives sense of
accomplishment
Core Tasks to be a Leader
Create Momentum
Master technologies of learning, visioning, and coalition building
Manage oneself
Create MomentumFoundation for
change Vision of how the
organization will look
Build political base to support change
Modify culture to fit vision
Learn and know about company
Securing early wins First set short
term goals
When achieved make a big deal
Should fit long term strategy
Create MomentumBuild credibility
Demanding but can be satisfied
Accessible but not too familiar
Focused but flexible
Active
Can make tough calls but humane
Master Technologies
Learn from internal and external sources
Have a Vision - develop strategy Communicate the vision
Simple Communication Clear meaning
Manage Oneself
Be self-awareDefine your leadership styleGet advice and counsel
Advice is from expert to leader
Counsel is insight
Assignment
Choose a famous leader in one of your top three career clusters.
Research and create a presentation highlighting ways that person has become a leader in his/her field.
Your presentation must contain the following minimum information: Name & Picture of your artist Brief description of him/her and what he/she does Statement of how he/she made a difference or became a leader in his/her
field. Examples of his/her work Bibliography (cite websites)
You will have 3 days in the computer lab to work on this. Presentations will begin on the 4th day.
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