Leadership

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Leadership

• What is a leader?
• Who is a leader?
• Can I be a leader?

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A leaders is

• Someone who gives us direction and helps us find
  the way to where were he knows we ought to be.
• YOU JOB . Rewrite this definition of a leader
  in your own words correcting and editing if
  needed.
• YOU MUST ALL Agree on the final definition.

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Name leaders and their traits

• Take 10-12 minutes.
• In groups of three, name
• 1 person you know personally
• 1 person you have seen or heard about
• List the leaders traits
• You will have a total of four (or five) leaders
  listed

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The student will be able to

• Define leadership
• Name three misunderstandings about leadership
  with no errors
• List traits of effective leaders orally, with
  near accuracy
• Explain leadership style and contrast three
  styles with no errors
• Contrast leadership with power and management
  according to the power point projection

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Leadership is a relationship where influence is
given to meet individual or group goals.
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A leader is a person who helps an individual or a
group of individuals in achieving their goals. A
leader does not always have to be the president,
or the elected leader. It may be an active
leader of the group, or someone who reaches out
to help another person. A follower is an
individual who follows the ideas, goals, or tasks
of a leader. Followers are developed by working
together to identify goals and strategies for
achieving the goals.
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Six Misconceptions

• Leaders are born, not made
• Leadership comes from positions in the group
• Leaders make all decisions for the group
• All leaders are popular and charismatic
• Leadership is power
• Leadership is management

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REMEMBER

• If there are no followers, there are no leaders.
  If roles are not understood, the group will not
  operate effectively!!

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Traits of Effective Leaders

• Know strengths and weaknesses
• Hard working
• Self confidant
• Speak effectively in front of people
• Follow directions
• Think logically

• Make decisions
• Solve problems
• Trustworthy
• Listen effectively
• Understand the needs of others
• Respect people of other backgrounds

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Leadership Styles

• Autocratic Style
• Laissez-faire Style
• Democratic Style

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Autocratic Style

• An autocratic leader is directive and makes
  decisions for an individual or group. Being
  autocratic does not mean the leader is coercive
  or a dictator. The leaders usually provide
  direction and make decisions.

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Laissez-faire Style

• A Laissez-faire leader gives others a major role
  in making decisions. They recognize that
  involving group in the decision-making process is
  important. They often realize that group members
  are in a better position to make a decision.

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Democratic Style

• A democratic leader selects a style between
  autocratic and laissez-faire. Democratic leaders
  recognize the importance of participation by
  members, but retain part of the decision-making
  responsibility.

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Trivia

• What form of government do we live under?
• Democratic or Republican

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America, and to the Republic for which
it stands
one Nation under God, indivisible, With
Liberty and Justice for all.
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Leadership potential can beenhanced by

• Increase of Knowledge and Abilities,
• Experience, and
• Opportunity

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10 steps to becominga successful leader.

• 1. Develop a vision and focus your thinking.
• 2. Set goals.
• 3. Develop initiative.
• 4. Develop self- confidence.
• 5. Develop personal responsibility.

• 6. Develop a healthy self-image.
• 7. Develop self-organization.
• 8. Eliminate procrastination
• 9. Study.
• 10. Magnify your strengths.

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Leadership Concept

• Transactional vs Transformational

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Leadership tip
An effective leader must have command of a broad
range of skills in order to bring the group to
the successful completion of its goals.
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TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP

• Monitor Progress
• Consider Alternative Plans Persons
• Evaluate The Task
• Express Appreciation

• Match The Task To The Capabilities Fo The Person
• Involve Different People
• Dont Dictate - Delegate.

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LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE

• Make Decisions That Enhance The Entire Group
  Rather Than Yourself
• Realize You Also Have A Superior

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LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE

• Example Of Fair Play, Integrity Dependability
• Genuinely Listens To The Needs, Feedback And
  Suggestions Of Members, Not Just A Select Few

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LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE

• Understand That Leadership Is Not A Glory
  Position, But A Responsibility Position
• Be Willing To Roll Up Sleeves Help When The
  Going Gets Tough

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LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE

• Knows That Without The Work, Support Dedication
  Of All Members, The Organizaiton Will Not Be
  Successful
• Sacrifice Personal Glory Recognition To Share
  W/ All Followers

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LEADERSHIP ETIQUETTE

• Work For The Success Of The Entire Group, Not For
  Self
• Know That Power Is Given By The Members Can Be
  Taken Away
• Everybody is important and no one should be
  demeaned.

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In Review

• Define leadership
• Name three misunderstandings about leadership
  with no errors
• Leaders are born not made.. T F
• Leaders make all decisions T F
• Leadership is service T F
• List traits of effective leaders.
• Explain leadership style and contrast three
  styles
• List 5 steps to becoming a successful leader

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THE END!!!!!!!!!