HBO FINALS (LEADERSHIP) Flashcards
is influence (nothing more nothing less)
john maxwell
Leadership
requires using power to influence the thoughts and actions of other people-zalenik
leadership
is the art of influencing others to their maximum performance to accomplish any task, objective or project
william alan cohen
leadership
influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes that reflect their mutual purposes
joseph rost
leadership
is a process by which a person influences others in their behavior and directs them to help in attaining the organization objectives
leadership
one who goes first and lead by example, so that others are motivated to follow him
-person must have a deep-rooted commitment to the goal that he will strive to achieve it even if nobody follow him
leader
Factors of leadership
Situation
communication
follower
leader
all situation are different. what you do in one situation will not always work in another
Situation
importance of leadership
-leadership transforms potential into reality
-it has the ultimate aim of raising the level of human conduct and ethical aspiration of both the leader and the follower
-also known as authoritarian leadership
-direction comes from the top, a singular figure who leads a company or team.
autocratic leadership
a person who influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal
Leader
you must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know, and what you can do
leader
to be successful you have to convince your followers that you are worthy of being followed
leader
-Different people require different styles of leadership
-have be, known and do attributes
followers
the fundamental starting point is having a good understanding of human nature, such as needs, emotion and motivation.
followers
-this is essential process for leadership
-you lead through two-way communication
communication
you must use your judgement to decide the best course of action and the leadership style needed for each situation
situation
you must use your judgement to decide the best course of action and the leadership style needed for each situation
situation
leadership styles
autocratic
democratic
laissez-faire
transformational
determines strategy, policies, procedures and the direction of the organization, dictating everything to subbordinates.
autocratic leadership
often possess qualities subordinates look up to, such as decisiveness, self confidence, and a steadfast commitment to the goal
autocratic leadership
-also known as delegative leadership
-this approach to leadership requires a great deal of trust
-leaders are hands off and allow group members to make the decisions
Laissez-faire Leadership
-also known as delegative leadership
-this approach to leadership requires a great deal of trust
-leaders are hands off and allow group members to make the decisions
Laissez-faire Leadership
-leader doesnt micromanage or get too involved, they dont give too much instruction or guidance
-this style is particularly effective in situations where group members are highly knowledgeable.
Laissez-faire leadership
-a leadership style that can inspire positive changes in those who follow
-inspire and motivate employees to innovate and create change that will help grow and shape the future success of the company
transformational leadership
-setting an example at the executive level through a strong sense of corporate culture, employee ownership and independence in the workplace
- focus on transforming others to support each other and the organization as a whole
transformational leadership
-setting an example at the executive level through a strong sense of corporate culture, employee ownership and independence in the workplace
- focus on transforming others to support each other and the organization as a whole
transformational leadership
The leaders character
Drive and passion
desire to lead
integrity
self confidence
intelligence
job relevant knowledge
high efforts
high desire to achieve
high energy level
show initiative
persistent
drive and passion
desire to influence
willingness
to take responsibility
desire to lead
trust
consistency
role model
integrity
no self doubt
expose
self confidence
convince followers
self confidence
ability to gather, analyze and interpret
create visions
solve problems
make correct decisions
intelligence
know about company/industry
understand technicalities
job relevant knowledge
