Leadership

Leadership

is the art or process of

influencing people so that they will
strive willingly and
enthusiastically toward the
achievement of group
goals.

nt about something
f active interest in something that

Enthusiasm

Ingredients of Leadership

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5.

Power
A fundamental understanding of people
The ability to inspire followers to
apply their full capabilities
The leaders style
The development of a
conductive organizational
climate

ps to induce or infuence the belie

Power

Fundamental Understanding of People

Trait Approaches to Leadership

Leaders are born, not

made
Great man theory.

Trait Approaches to Leadership

5 Physical trait
4 Intelligence and ability trait
16 Personality test
6 task related traits
9 social characteristics

Top 10 Traits associated with Good

Leadership
Honest
Intelligent
Great sense of humour
Initiative, persistence, ambition, desire to excel
Competent
Integrity and conviction
Responsibility

 Insight (self, others and wider environment)

Self confidence
Inspiring

Charismatic Leadership Approach

Done by Robert

J. House. He and other authors indicate

that charismatic leaders may have certain
characteristics, such as:
being self-confident,
having strong convictions,
articulating a vision,
being able to initiate change,
communicating high expectations,
having a need to influence followers and supporting them,
demonstrating enthusiasm and excitement, and
being in touch with reality.

Leadership Behavior and Styles

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Leadership based on the use of authority

The Managerial Grid
Leadership involving a variety of styles,
ranging from a maximum to a minimum
use of power and influence

Styles Based on Use of Authority

1.

Autocratic Leader

2.

Democratic, or Participative Leader

3.

He commands and expects compliance, is

dogmatic and positive, and leads by the ability
to withhold or give rewards and punishment.
He consults with subordinates and encourages
their participation.

Free-rein Leader

He uses power very little, if at all, giving

subordinates a high degree of independence.

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