How To Be A Successful Leader

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Successful Leadership: Why important?

Who is a successful leader? Management and Leadership The Leadership Challenge Leadership Definition How to Be a Successful Leader Conclusion

Who is a Successful Leader?

Alexander the Great

Who is a Successful Leader?

Napoleon I “A leader is a

dealer in hope.”

Who is a Successful Leader?

John F. Kennedy “Leadership and

learning are indispensable to each other.”

Who is a Successful Leader? Are you?

Do I get results? Do I provide direction and a sense of

meaning to others by reminding them of what’s important?

Do I create authentic human relationships?

Do I generate and sustain trust? (Management Notes, 1998)

The Leadership Challenge

“Each of us contains the capacity to be a leader.” (Warren Bennis)

The challenge: to realize this capacity.

Leadership is a global issue: crosses all boundaries, cultures, religions, etc.

Leadership Definition

Leadership: an elusive concept. Numerous research studies. Many theories and explanations. Traits: The GREAT Man theory Styles/Behaviors Situational/Contingency Charisma/Transformational

Leadership Definition

Leadership: A process of influence among leaders and followers who intend real changes that reflect their mutual purposes. (Appleton, 1999)

How to Be a Successful Leader: Essential Elements

Successful leaders depend as much on personal influence and competency power as on the elements of legitimate power.

The successful leader will be a transformational leader.

Transformational Leader

Build confidence by recognizing small accomplishments toward the goal.

Celebrate accomplishments and successes.

Take dramatic action to symbolize key organizational values.

Set an example. Coach and mentor.

How to Be a Successful Leader: Characteristics

Drive Honesty and integrity Leadership motivation Self-confidence Cognitive ability/intelligence Knowledge of the business Emotional intelligence Flexibility

Leadership Attributes

Integrity-trustworthy, just, honest Charismatic, visionary, inspirational-

encouraging, positive, motivational, confidence builder, dynamic

Team oriented-team building, communicating, coordinating

Excellence-oriented, decisive, intelligent, win-win problem solver

Conclusion

“Leadership is not the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It is a process ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others.”