UNIT III

RECOGNIZING YOUR
TRAITS AND STYLE OF
LEADERSHIP.
MOISES C. NAVARRO
DISCUSSANT
Your best quote that reflects your
approach… “It’s one small step for
man, one giant leap for mankind.”

- NEIL ARMSTRONG
TRAITS OF LEADERSHIP
DISPLAY
1. Effective Communicators

Leaders are excellent communicators, able to clearly and concisely explain problems and
solutions.

2. Accountable and Responsible

Leaders hold themselves accountable and take responsibility for any mistakes.

3. Long-term Thinkers

Leaders are visionaries. This is evidenced by the leadership trait of being able to plan for
the future through concrete and quantifiable goals.
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4. Self-motivated

Leaders are self-motivated and are able to keep going and attain goals despite setbacks.

5. Confident

Virtually all good leaders share the leadership trait of confidence. They are able to make
tough decisions and lead with authority.

6. People-oriented

Leaders are typically people-oriented and team players. They’re able to foster a team
culture, involve others in decision-making, and show concern for each team member.
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7. Emotionally Stable

Leaders exercise good control and regulation over their own behavior and are able to
tolerate frustration and stress.
Traits of a Bad Leader

Listed below are the traits that bad leaders commonly exhibit:

•Too bossy

•Fearful of change

•Unwilling or unable to communicate effectively

•Dismissive of ideas other than their own

•Lacking empathy

•Inconsistent

•Prone to blame others rather than accept responsibility themselves

•Indecisive
LEADERSHIP STUDIES
What makes a great leader?

Multiple definitions of leadership exist, although the different definitions generally converge in
the theory that great leaders have the ability to make strategic and visionary decisions and
convince others to follow those decisions

The importance of delegation

Although the terms leadership and management are sometimes used interchangeably, they
are not the same concept.
LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Training/leadership development programs

Leadership requires individuals to possess certain key traits, such as strong communication
skills, charisma, assertiveness and empathy
PHILOSOPHY AND STYLE OF
LEADERSHIP
•Democratic leadership philosophy

•Autocratic leadership philosophy

•Laissez-faire leadership philosophy

•Strategic leadership philosophy

•Transformational leadership philosophy

•Transactional leadership philosophy

PHILOSOPHY AND STYLE OF
LEADERSHIP
Democratic leadership philosophy

Democratic leadership depends on the whole team to make decisions.

Autocratic leadership philosophy

Autocratic leadership situates all the decision and implementation power on the leader.

Laissez-faire leadership philosophy

Laissez-faire leadership gives equal power to the team and the leader.
PHILOSOPHY AND STYLE OF
LEADERSHIP
Strategic leadership philosophy

Strategic leadership divides the leader's focus between high-level operations and team
oversight.

Transformational leadership philosophy

Transformational leadership focuses on constantly evolving and establishing new

benchmarks and goals.

Transactional leadership philosophy

Transactional leadership depends on a series of incentives to motivate employees to

reach goals.
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