Lesson 1: Leadership traits and behaviours Flashcards
What is leadership?
Leadership is the process of inspiring others to work hard to accomplish important tasks.
“Great leaders get extraordinary things done!”
What is vision?
Vision refers to a future that one hopes to create in order to improve upon the present state of affairs
What is vision leadership
brings to the situation a clear and compelling sense of the future and understanding of the actions needed to get there successfully.
What are the leadership behaviours?
- People are either task oriented, people orientated or both
- These are predominant leadership styles
What is a task oriented leader?
- Plans and defines work to be done
- Assigns task responsibilities
- Sets clear work standards
- Urges task completion
- Monitors performance
What is an oriented leader?
- Acts warm and supportive toward followers
- Develops social rapport with followers
- Respects the feelings of followers
- Is sensitive to followers’ needs
- Shows trust in followers
What is a charismatic leader?
Develops special relationships with followers and inspires others in extraordinary ways.
What is transactional leadership?
- Someone who is methodical as a leader and keeps others focused on progressing toward goal accomplishment.
- Goal is to get things done
What is transformational leadership? Also characteristics?
- Someone who is truly inspirational as a leader and who arouses others to seek extraordinary performance accomplishments.
Characteristics of transformational leaders:
- Vision
- Charisma
- Empowerment
- Intellectual stimulation
- Integrity
