UNIT II: RECREATIONAL

LEADERSHIP
LESSON 1: LEADERSHIP
Description of
Leader and
Leadership
 Someone who has the ability to influence or
lead others

LEADER A person who motivates a group of

individuals to achieve a common goal

Someone with a vision and the path to

realizing it

Someone who ensures their team has support

and tools to achieve their goals
 AN EFFECTIVE LEADER HAS A
COHERENT PURPOSE THAT IS ALIGNED
WITH CORE VALUES AND KNOWS WHAT
IT TAKES TO ACHIEVE TEAM
OBJECTIVES. THEY INSPIRE,
COORDINATE, AND ENCOURAGE THEIR
TEAMS TO COLLABORATE CREATIVELY
AND FEARLESSLY TOWARD A COMMON
GOAL.
A LEADER ENABLES THE MEMBERS OF
THE TEAM TO RECOGNIZE THEIR OWN

LEADER
DISTINCT LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ACT
WITH SELF-ACCOUNTABILITY AND
ENTHUSIASM. LEADERS ENCOURAGE
AND INSPIRE THEIR INDIVIDUALS TO
CONTINUE MAKING LONG-TERM
ACHIEVEMENTS AND BEING
ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT ACHIEVING
THEIR GOALS.
 Is a social influence
technique that leverages
the effort of others to
attain a certain goal

The ability of an
individual to “lead” or
guide other individuals,
LEADERSHIP teams, or an
organization is referred
to as leadership
 Making smart and often challenging
decisions, developing, and conveying
a clear vision, establishing feasible
goals, and empowering members with
the resources and knowledge essential
to accomplishing those goals are all
LEADERSHIP parts of leadership.
RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Is in charge of planning, organizing, and

carrying out recreational
activities/programs. He/she must establish
an activity that meets the needs of the
group for recreational and see it through to
completion. He/she should have attributes
that his members seek and admire.
 Characteristics and
Qualities of an Effective
Leader
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Risk Taker
– is someone who is
prepared to take risk in order
to achieve goal
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Risk Taker
Risk-taking leaders don't only take risks to develop
their own careers; they do it for the benefit of their
teammates. Future leaders must understand that
focusing on the members is the sole method for
achieving long-term success. The finest leaders take
risks in order to provide a better experience for their
members.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Self-Control
– the capacity to
control, adjust emotions to
avoid negative behaviors,
and encourage positive
ones, to meet long-term
objectives
 Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Self-Control

Leaders with higher degrees of self-control exhibit

highly successful leadership styles; they are much
more likely to motivate and intellectually engage
their members rather than be abusive or
mismanaging.
Concerningly, leaders with insufficient self-control
frequently demonstrate counter-productive leadership
approaches. They are much more likely to verbally
insult their members (instead of employing positive
motivational approaches), form weak connections
with their members, and appear less charismatic.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Caring Individual
– someone who sincerely cares about
his members or teammates and wants to get
to know them in order to help them achieve
their full potential
Caring is among the most important
factors in successful leadership. A caring
leader is concerned about the members
who surround them and seeks to create an
environment in which everyone feels
respected, supported, appreciated, involved
in interaction, challenged, and heard.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Caring Individual
Leaders who care will encourage you to
pursue your goals and improve your
performance. This caring mentality is therefore
transmitted across the team. Leaders now
regard weakness as a source of strength.

Leaders who care will encourage you to

pursue your goals and improve your
performance. This caring mentality is,
therefore, transmitted across the team. Leaders
now regard weakness as a source of strength.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Modesty
the trait or state of being humble of
one’s skills. A modest leader must be able
to take criticism and own his or her own
limits. On the surface, a modest leader
may appear quiet and reserved, but those
who get to know them discover that they
are intense workers who are obsessed with
getting results. An ego should not be
present in a modest leader. Modesty
enables a leader to make sound decisions
while keeping a cool head.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Modesty
The trait or state of being humble of one’s skills
• They serve through leading
• They possess inner reserves of strength
• They acknowledge their errors
• They seek feedback from others
• They are self-aware
• They are authentic
• They foster trust
• They recognize others with dignity
• They are conscious of their limitations
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Balanced
being a balanced leader means
that he or she consistently presents
himself or herself to the team. This
strategy is comprised of two major
components. The first step is to
show that you care about your team
on a personal level. The second step
is to learn how to confront them
directly.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Resolute
a leader must be determined and
persistent. They have the inner
strength to inspire others during
difficult times. They are natural
skeptics, and they despise weakness
and incompetence. He or she may
hear them use the word “should”
frequently; they prefer to see things
done the “correct” way, or perhaps
just their way.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

The following are the characteristics of a resolute leader:

• They usually have a natural aptitude for addressing problems.

• They often excel in pushing through challenges.
• They have had the ability to hold people responsible.
• They often have had the ability to recognize potential plans' weak spots.
• They aren't hesitant about expressing their viewpoints.
• They are typically capable of distinguishing between issues and emotions.
• They have such a competitive spirit which aids them in achieving their
objectives.
• For both themselves and other people, they have high expectations.
Characteristics and Leaders must be self-motivated. These
Qualities of an Effective leaders understood the importance of continuing
Leader their personal and professional development.
They are continually seeking new ideas from a
range of sources including books, seminars and
conferences, professional journals, as well as
networking and exchanging ideas with others.

Leaders who motivate others have a vision.

This vision offers a precise illustration of the
future. Leaders can motivate others to participate
them in achieving their goals by explaining their
MOTIVATIONAL vision and explaining how it fits into the overall
picture. A leader can convince people to follow
them to the defined goal by effectively
articulating their vision.
 Motivational leaders are devoted. Leaders are
Characteristics and
dedicated to both the task they are working on and the
Qualities of an Effective team members they are collaborating with. People are
Leader more dedicated to their tasks whenever they witness
the leader putting as much effort as they in order to
achieve a good outcome.

Motivational leaders can communicate. The rest

of the team can adequately understand the leaders'
goals and objectives. Their words have had the ability
to move and persuade. They have an excellent
MOTIVATIONAL listening skill. They have a talent for interpreting
small differences in spoken and nonverbal signals. To
pick up on any potential hidden messages, they pay
close attention to what is stated
Characteristics and
Qualities of an Effective
Leader
Motivational leaders help people
believe in themselves. They inspire
people to set and achieve goals.
Rather than concentrating on others'
flaws, they emphasize one ‘s strong
points. They provide assistance when
it's most needed and at the perfect
MOTIVATIONAL time.
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Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

leaders are outstanding communicators. The ability to

communicate is a fundamental trait of a leader. That is
Clear because his or her ability to communicate successfully with
Communicator others determines 85% of his or her performance as a leader.
After all, being a leader entails dealing with people, and his
or her success is dependent on the success of others. You
can’t be a leader if you can’t communicate.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader
Clear Communicator
Leaders should be able to do the following
to achieve a great communication skill.
• Be genuine.
• Be obvious.
• Listen
• Regularly communicate.
• Encourage participation.
• Tell stories.
• Be truthful.
• Present open-ended questions
 Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader
Visionary
IS A PERSON WHO HAS A
DEFINITE IDEA OF HOW THE
FUTURE SHOULD APPEAR.
THEY PLAN OUT SPECIFIC
PROCEDURES FOR
REALIZING A GOAL AND
THEN LEAD A GROUP OF
PEOPLE IN THAT
DIRECTION.
VISIONARY LEADERS IT CAN BE
TYPICALLY HAVE THE CHALLENGING FOR
ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE TEAMS TO
POSSIBILITIES AND
OPPORTUNITIES WHEN
COMPREHEND THAT BIG
OTHERS CANNOT, PICTURE WHEN THEY
ESPECIALLY DURING TIMES ARE STRUGGLING WITH
OF UNCERTAINTY OR EVEN CHANGE OR
CORPORATE DECLINE. THEY ATTEMPTING TO FIGURE
ARE CAPABLE OF OUT THEIR PURPOSE IN
IDENTIFYING WHAT IS
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Sense an important trait in a leader, especially in a small staff organization.

Furthermore, humor can help to defuse a difficult atmosphere and
of bring flavor to an otherwise dull agenda. It also develops a sense of
Humor camaraderie and makes for a more pleasant meeting or workplace

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Characteristics and Qualities of an
Effective Leader

Sense of Humor
Laughter has the ability to enhance
sentiments of comfort, connection,
and trust. When individuals laugh
together, endorphins and dopamine
are released from their brains,
simulating a "runner's high," or a
momentary sense of intense
excitement and delight. Your
brain's chemical response is what
causes you to experience a
connection to other people.

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ETHICAL is defined as promoting appropriate personal actions and

interpersonal relation in management, leadership, and in
LEADERSHIP workplace.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Ethical Leadership
Even though ethical leadership covers a wide range of disciplines, it
ultimately comes down to these six major components.
Honesty Transparency.

Justice Responsibility

Respect Integrity
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Leader

Dedicated to the “Cause”

a leader is always committed to what
they do and exhibits the
perseverance, determination, and
commitment required to achieve
results. They recognize that there will
be difficulties and setbacks along the
path, but instead of giving up, they
figure out ways to overcome them.
TYPES OF LEADERSHIP
Types of Leadership
Individual dominance over all
decisions and minimal group
engagement are hallmarks of
autocratic leadership
Autocratic/
Authoritarian Autocratic leaders rarely ask
their members for constructive
Leadership feedback and instead make
decisions on their own
Types of Leadership
Autocratic/Authoritarian Leadership
The pros and cons of Autocratic Leadership.
The pros of Autocratic Leadership.
• It's possible to make decisions rapidly.
• The groups objectives are clearly achieved.
• There is a clear chain of command.
• Productivity can be considerably improved.
Types of Leadership
Autocratic/Authoritarian Leadership
The pros and cons of Autocratic Leadership.

The cons of Autocratic Leadership

• Creativity may be suppressed.
• Not every person is on board with the vision.
• Independence is reduced.
• It's possible for morale to suffer.
Types of Leadership The leader makes choices based on the input
of the entire team. Regardless of whether or
not he or she makes the ultimate choice, each
member has an equal say. Because
democratic leadership allows everyone to
wield power, it is one of the most effective
forms of leadership. The leader makes
choices based on the input of the entire team.
Democratic
Leadership
Regardless of whether or not he or she
makes the ultimate choice, each member has
an equal say. Because democratic leadership
allows everyone to wield power, it is one of
the most effective forms of leadership.
Types of Leadership
Autocratic/Authoritarian Leadership
The advantages of a Democratic Leadership
• When attempting to address a difficult situation, it works
effectively.
• It stimulates creativity.
• It enhances a team's interpersonal ties.
• It is a leadership style that anyone can practice.
• In the workforce, it promotes honesty.
• Enhanced work satisfaction results.
• Stronger degrees of dedication are encouraged.
• Team knowledge is increased.
• It strengthens one's future outlook.
Types of Leadership
Autocratic/Authoritarian Leadership
The disadvantages of a Democratic Leadership
• It could trigger unfavorable feelings.
• It could cause people to procrastinate.
• It requires awhile to get to an agreement.
• It provides a persistent element of uncertainty.
• It is often ill-defined.
• It does not ensure the ideal resolution.
• Not everyone can lead in this manner.
• Members of the team may start to doubt the
leadership's ability as a result.
• No one is encouraged to accept responsibility for
failure.
Types of Leadership
Leaders that adopt the French slogan
“laissez faire”, which literally means
“let them do”, transfer virtually all
authority to their team members.
Leaders that are more lenient with
Laissez-faire their subordinate have a trusting and
dependable attitude towards them.
Leadership They don’t micromanage or become
excessively involved, and they don’t
give too much guidance or
instructions.
Types of Leadership
Laissez-faire Leadership
The type of leadership is not
suitable for:
• Situations in which great
productivity and efficiency are
the major priorities.
• Situations that need meticulous
supervision, accuracy, and
focus
• Those who struggle to manage
tasks or establish timeframe.
Types of Leadership
Is a leadership style in which a
dominating authority person,
such as a Patriarch (Father) or
Matriarch (Mother), treats and
Paternalistic collaborates with the members as
Leadership if they were part of a family, in
exchange of loyalty and trust, as
well as their compliance.
Types of Leadership
Paternalistic Leadership

Characteristics of
Paternalistic Leadership
• Compassion
• Solid Organizational
Skills
• Decisiveness
• Confidence
• Influence
Types of Leadership

Described as the leader’s

capacity to envision, prepare,
Strategic coordinate, and maximize the
Leadership resources in order to
successfully implement plans.
Types of Leadership
Strategic Leadership

Traits of a Strategic Leaders

• Effective communicators
• Dedication
• Forward-thinking
• Challenging the status-quo
• Structured
• Unity
Types of Leadership The transformational
leadership are constantly
“transforming” the group.

A leadership style that has an

Transformationa influence on both people and
l societal systems.
Leadership Its ideal form stimulates considerable
and positive growth in followers with
the purpose of eventually developing
them into leaders.
Types of Leadership

This type of leadership

motivates using enthusiasm
Transformationa and charismatic inspiration.
l
Leadership It is more focused on long-
term success.
Types of Leadership Regulation, discipline, and short-
term planning distinguish
transactional leadership.
To keep their staff motivated,
leaders that use this technique
Transactional rely on a system of incentives
and sanctions.
Leadership
Transactional leadership is based
on the same basic principles as
traditional: incentives and
punishment inspire followers.
Types of Leadership

A high-performance atmosphere
is fostered by a coaching
leadership style. Teamwork,
Coach Style responsibility, and fulfillment
describes this type. To give the
Leadership most effective leadership skills,
coaching leadership combines
coaching attitudes and practices.
Types of Leadership

Coach Style The coaching leadership style,

as its name suggests, is one in
Leadership which leaders act as coaches.
Types of Leadership Among the fundamental
elements of Coach-style
Leadership style are:

• Professional
Development
Coach Style Leadership • Goal-focused
• Future Minded
• Feedback
• Mentorship
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Leadership Roles

01 CREATE AN INSPIRING VISION & LEAD BY

EXAMPLE
•Establish an inspiring vision, common values, a sense of
direction, and goals
•Set a good example and share your risk and problems by
leading by example
•Acquire confidence respect, and trust without attempting to
earn popularity
Leadership Roles

02 EMPOWER, INSPIRE, AND ENERGIZE

PEOPLE
•Show excitement, encourage and inspire others, and create a great work
environment
•Empower others, delegate authority, be open to new ideas, and trust in
others’ ingenuity
•Establish clear standards and expectations by communicating simply and
honestly
•Empathize, be open to discussing and solving problems, listen with
compassion, and provide help and support
Leadership Roles

03 BUILD AND LEAD A TEAM

•To build collaboration, use a team approach, engage everyone, and trust
the group’s decision.
•Bring out the best in individuals, stay in touch, train them, and give them
constructive feedback.
•Allowing the tea to make decisions together encourages them to make
better decisions.
•Monitor progress without micromanaging, lead a team, avoid tight
monitoring, don’t micromanage, don’t dictate, and lea team self-
evaluation.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEADER
AND MANAGER
Between a leader and a manager, there are certain
distinctions in terms of traits, positions, and
responsibilities.
A leader is someone who leads a group of people and
motivates them to perform effectively and reach a
common objective. A leader has a strategic
perspective, manages a team, is open-minded, and
encourages creativity. A leader cultivates spheres of
influence and leads by example.

A manager is someone who plans, directs, coordinates, and

controls the activities of an organization or a project.
Managers employ the transactional process while
delegating responsibilities and meeting goals. As a result, a
manager is in charge of a group. A manager demonstrates
organizational, management, problem-solving, and
conformance abilities. A manager establishes power circles
and leads by example.
Difference Between Leader and Manager
Difference Between Leader and Manager
Difference Between Leader and Manager
LESSON 2: THE LEADERS AS A
COMMUNITY ROLE MODEL
In their communities, recreation Role modeling
leaders serve as positive role necessitates
models leadership from
those in positions of
formal authority as
well as individuals
Being a leader entails committing who have never
to and engaging in positive considered
charges that improve the quality themselves to be
of life in community leaders
Community Leaders
• A person or group that the residents of a
community believe to be a representation of
that community is known as a community
leader
• A community leader's duty is not to solve all
of the community's issues, but rather to
collaborate with community members
• Community leaders organize and guide
others, promote problem-solving and
decision-making processes, and create for the
good of the community
 Show your
Act as a dedication to
change agent ongoing
Effective growth

Community Consider the

Are a driving
force behind
big picture citizen
Leaders responsibility

Planning and
Advocate for strategies for
better living community
conditions development
should be used
 Effective Community
Recreation Leader
Recreation is more than just running a program or
maintaining facility. It provides a platform for communities to
work together creatively to enhance quality of life and
safeguard the environment. It has the potential to strengthen
families, encourage active lives, and make communities safer.
If we want to maximize the delivery of these goals as
recreational leader, we must pay particular attention to how
programs, activities, or events are carried out.
The challenge facing society are getting complicated, and
no one person, no matter how experienced leaders and team
members, will ever have all of the answers. Individuals in their
communities who are ready and eager to contribute to make
their cities a better place to work, play, and live may be
included instead.
 Effective Community
Recreation Leader
The responsibility of the leader is about creating a
procedure that assist people in assisting themselves.
When citizens detect and address community needs,
support multidisciplinary approaches, and create
programs, events, services, and facilities, they are
regarded as recreation leaders.
The strength and promise of recreation’s personal,
social, environmental, and economic advantages may be
leveraged by community recreation leaders working
together.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMMUNITY
RECREATION LEADER
Leaders work with people or groups to develop and accomplish
objectives that are both attainable and meaningful. To put it another
way, it's not about telling people what to do or imposing own’s own
agenda.
Instead, this approach provides a framework for communities to
help themselves by determining their own priorities and goals.
A community leader should put the needs of the members of the
community ahead of their own, especially if the goals are for the
greater good.
The effectiveness of community leaders where will be evident
when their presence is no longer necessary. To put it another way,
when people are given the authority to attain their objectives and have
acquired the essential abilities to work independently.
Recreation leaders, on the other hand, are always necessary
because individuals and groups with new opportunities and challenges
will always be visible.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMMUNITY
RECREATION LEADER
Traditionally, recreational leaders have concentrated on the duties
necessary to achieve their organization's objectives. Nowadays, one of
the most important responsibilities is to assist individuals or groups in
learning and growing.
Although member may rely on the leader, the objective is to help
them become self-sufficient while also increasing their responsibilities
and decision-making ability.
A good leader does not create followers; instead, he or she cultivates
other leaders. This is known as empowerment.
Planning, problem solving, fundraising, meeting facilitation, and
other skills are required to assist individuals in becoming more self-
sufficient. Community leaders with a lot of experience could say they
were a lot of hats.
It's important to know when to switch rules and which tools to utilize
in order to thrive
 Individual assistance

Characteristics Assisting individuals in

of a Community collaborating in groups

Recreation Providing community

Leader support in general

Supporting community-
based initiative, as well
as

Promoting
comprehensive societal
transformation
 CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMMUNITY
RECREATION LEADER
SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS
• Motivate folks who wish to see specific concern
• Involve community members whenever feasible to
provide comments and direction, to serve as
volunteers, and so on
• Introduce them the others share their worries,
solution, and difficulties
• Facilitate opportunities for growth and training, in
terms of leadership
• Introduce people to services and community groups
that can give information and referrals
 Increase the accessibility
This has an influence on Recognize, encourage,
of learning materials and
a variety of people and honor volunteerism
opportunities

Initiate dialogues they'll

Characteristics learn about the

community's strengths
and weaknesses
Disseminate information
Promote and/or give
chances for networking

of a Community
Recreation Create and advocate
Provide volunteers and

Leader
policies that express a
staff with continual Participate in community
commitment to
training and learning planning initiatives
community a
opportunities
development

Provide opportunity for

community resources,
issues, and difficulties to
be evaluated by initiating
and/or supporting
initiatives
 • Initiate and/or support opportunities for collaborative issue solving and
new initiatives
• Encourage possibilities for connection development and collaborative
projects

Characteristics • Collaborate with others to provide services

• Encourage the development of fresh ideas and innovations
of a Community • Encourage activities among those who may not be receiving adequate
community service
Recreation • This is known as collective impact or comprehensive community

Leader
change, and it will always have an influence on organizations from a
variety of sectors, including in NGO’s, government, and industry
• Assist in bringing together and empowering interested people and
employees for community-based activities
• Tell me a funny make connections and form networks with people and
organizations from other sectors
Characteristics of a
Community Recreation
Leader
• Make connections and form networks with people and
organizations from other sectors
• Encourage and encourage cross-organizational collaboration
• Show that you are ready and flexible enough to deal with
rules, financing models, distribution methods, and other
variables that limit growth and development
• Encourage “big picture thinking” and encourage community
service integration
• Provide training and assistance to diverse range of leaders
Self-care
• Recreation leaders must avoid burnout by carrying for themselves as well
as their communities if they want to be effective in their communities
• Dedicated leaders frequently prioritized the needs of their communities
over their own
• It is simple to advocate for self-care, but it is more difficult to put it into
practice period according to experts, it entails expressing your emotion
rather than keeping them bottled up inside; using “I” words to discuss
pleasant things as well as anger and disappointment with someone you
trust; and having a social network of friends and family that listens,
support, and are there for you
• This can be difficult for recreation leaders who are new to small towns
Self-care
• In small towns, recreation leaders are
put under a lot of pressure, and they
usually do their hardest to meet
everyone's requirements except their
own
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