HB homework

Lecture Notes for Leadership

Identify an example of someone you think is a strong leader and someone you think is a weak leader .

What traits, behaviours or physical characteristics did they have.

Leadership

The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of goals

Results prove that many people in leadership roles do not live up to the standards that are supposed to make up an effective leader.

Does Leadership come naturally?

Leadership Theories

Trait :

· Leaders are born, not made

Behaviour :

· Common practices identified

Contingency/Situational:

· Combination approach

See Leadership Theories for details

Can You Be a Better Follower?

· What qualities do effective followers have?

· They manage themselves well

· They are committed to a purpose outside themselves

· They build their competence and focus their efforts for maximum impact

· They are courageous, honest, and credible

Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership

· Transactional

· Leaders who guide or motivate others to achieve established goals

· Transformational

· Leaders who provide individualized consideration and intellectual stimulation and who possess charisma

· Recipe for a Leader

· Know yourself

· Be technically proficient

· Seek responsibility

· Make sound decisions

· Set an example

· Know your staff

· Communicate!

· Cultivate responsibility

· Ensure tasks are understood

· Train as a team