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 WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?

• Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an
organization.

• Leadership involves making sound -- and sometimes difficult -- decisions, creating and articulating a clear vision, establishing
achievable goals and providing followers with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve those goals.

• Leaders are found and required in most aspects of society, from business to politics to region to community-based organizations.

• An effective leader possess the following characteristics: self-confidence, strong communication and management skills, creative
and innovative thinking, perseverance in the face of failure, willingness to take risks, openness to change, and levelheadedness and
reactiveness in times of crisis.
 TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES

• Autocratic Leadership:-Autocratic
leadership is defined by a top-down approach when it comes to all
decision-making, procedures, and policies within an organization. An autocratic leader focuses less on
collecting input from team members and tends to make executive decisions that others are expected to
follow.
• Transactional Leadership:-Transactional
leadership is defined by control, organization, and short-term
planning. Leaders who adopt this style rely on a system of rewards and punishment to motivate their
followers. As you can see, there are many similarities between transactional leadership and autocratic
leadership. The main difference is that transactional leadership, as the name implies, involves a clear
exchange between the leader and the team members. For instance, in exchange for compliance and
high performance, an employee might be rewarded with a promotion
• Bureaucratic Leadership:-Bureaucratic leadership relies on a clear chain of command, strict
regulations, and conformation by its followers. As the name implies, this is a leadership style that’s
commonly found in government entities, as well as military and public organizations.
• Coaching Leadership:-Coaching leadership is a style defined by collaboration, support, and
guidance. Coaching leaders are focused on bringing out the best in their teams by guiding them
through goals and obstacles.
• Democratic Leadership:-Democratic leadership, which is also commonly known as participative
leadership, is about letting multiple people participate in the decision-making process. This type of
leadership can be seen in a wide range of contexts, from businesses to schools to governments.
 CASE STUDY
Three years ago, you graduated from college and were commissioned through OTS. 1st Lt Joanne James graduated college and was
commissioned through AFROTC on the same date. You were called to active duty 3 weeks earlier than 1st Lt James (Incidentally, you didn’t
graduate from the same college, nor were you acquainted before being assigned together). You’re both assigned to the 508th Logistics
Readiness Squadron and work in the same section. Because you’ve been on active duty longer, you are senior for promotion purposes and in
charge of the section. Lt James resents working for you, especially since she knows you were commissioned on the same day. She’s aware that
you are senior but makes a point of repeating, “There’s no rank among lieutenants,” whenever you attempt to assert your authority. She’s
especially resentful of the fact that she’s been in the 508th longer than you and had expected to be put in charge of the section. You’re a
distinguished graduate of the Logistics Readiness Officer course, but you lack James’ experience on the job. You’re a fast learner and have
managed to get “up to speed” quickly as section chief. You know Lt James resents you and you’ve been frustrated by Lt James’ obvious
disrespect. Yesterday you called her into your office and advised her that there was room on the unit manning document for only one section
chief. You were sympathetic about Lt James’ disappointment, but insisted she do her job without showing such obvious and childish
resentment. Lt James left without comment. This morning TSgt Harper, the section NCOIC, asked if he could talk to you for a few minutes.
When you asked him what was on his mind, Harper said, “Lt James is acting very badly. She criticizes you in front of the unit members, she
says you don’t know the job, and you’re just going to mess things up. We know there’s friction between you two, but it’s starting to affect
people. Most are siding with Lt James since she’s been here longer. I’m having trouble keeping them working.”
 HOW WILL YOU DEAL WITH THIS
SITUATION?
• In this case the best thing to do is to talk thing out with LT Joanne James

• Because as a leader u have the responsibility of your subordinate actions

• Due to your personal relationship with Lt Joanne James the company may suffer some problems in future

• So the best thing to do is to have a proper conversation with LT joanne james not as a superior but as a
college friend .
 SUMMARY

• Recognition helps employees see that their company values them and their contributions to the
success of their team and the company overall. This is particularly key when organizations grow
or change. It helps employees build a sense of security in their value to the company, motivating
them to continue great work.
• You are responsible for your business and decisions rest on your shoulders, whether you execute
those decisions or not. Cultivate your leadership in the best sense of the term, exercising
skillfulness, energy and foresight.
 THANK YOU

• Made by
Arnav Solanki
Vivek Chauchan
Abhishek Yadav
Ankit Kumar
Harsh Chauchan
Manish Kumar Singh