Profile of a Leader

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Profile of a Leader
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Definition of a Leader

• Leadership is about articulating visions,
  embodying values, and creating the environment
  within which things can be accomplished. -
  Richards Engle
• When the effective leader is finished with his
  work, the people say it happened naturally. - Lao
  Tse
• The task of the leader is to get his people from
  where they are to where they have not been. -
  Henry Kissinger

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Characteristics of a Leader

• Leaders are willing to take risks.
• Leaders think in terms of dos, not donts.
• Leaders see change as a constant, not an event.
• Leaders have a vision of the future.
• Leaders overcome adversity.
• Leaders value teamwork and bridge diversity.

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Function of the Leader

• Create a vision.
• Affirm and articulate values.
• Inspire trust.
• Integrate diverse views.
• Appreciate dialog.
• Help others exert their influence.

• Foster commitment.
• Involve others in decision making.
• Listen and explain.
• Facilitate, energize and sustain action.
• Serve as role models.
• Maintain community support.

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Most Effective Leaders

• Know the interests of the members.
• Understand the hopes limitations of community.
• Know concerns of members.
• Know how to motivate members.
• Without motivation, no action will take place.

• Know how to establish communication between
  members.
• Know how to conduct meetings.
• Know how to assess effectiveness.
• This can become a powerful motivating force for
  further action and commitment.

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LEADERSHIP vs. MANAGEMENT

• A person can be a leader without being a manager.
• A person can be a manager without being a leader.
• What are the difference between leadership and
  management?

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LEADERSHIP vs. MANAGEMENT

• The manager administers.
• The manager has a short-range view.
• The manager asks how and when.
• The manager has his/her eye on the bottom line.
• The manager accepts the status quo.

• The leader innovates.
• The leader has a long-range perspective.
• The leader asks what and why.
• The leader has his/her eye on the horizon
• The leader challenges it.

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Shared Leadership

• Shared leadership is leadership that directs it
  does not dictate.
• When shared leadership occurs, people approach
  problems in collaborative ways. They engage each
  other in defining
• What is important
• What is to be done
• How best to do it

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Characteristics of a Leader
A leader is best when people barely know he exists. Not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worst when they despise him. Fail to honor the people, they fail to honor you. But of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, We did it ourselves. - Lao Tzu (Old Master) - Chinese Taoist Philosopher
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What do leaders do?

• They talk
• They talk about whats important.
• They talk about where were headed.
• They talk about what we stand for.
• They talk about falling in love with risk.
• And they get people motivated.

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Lewins Leadership Study

• Conducted in 1939
• Used Schoolchildren in arts and crafts project
• Used three different leadership groups
• Leader dictated everything
• Leader allowed group input
• Leader let group do as they please
• Study established three Leadership styles
• Authoritarian Leadership (Autocratic)
• Participative Leadership (Democratic)
• Delegative Leadership (Laissez-Faire)

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Lewins Leadership Styles

• Authoritarian Leadership (Autocratic)
• Found decision-making was less creative
• Sometimes viewed as controlling, bossy and
  dictatorial
• Participative Leadership (Democratic)
• Most effective style
• Less productive, but contributions were higher
  quality
• More motivated and creative
• Delegative Leadership (Laissez-Faire)
• Little cooperation among each other and unable to
  work independently
• Effective when members are highly qualified in an
  area of expertise
• Leads to poorly defined roles and lack of
  motivation

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Taking Stock
What is your primary leadership style?
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Coercive Style

• Good or Bad?
• Now referred to by Goleman as Commanding
• Do what I say
• Manipulative and Forceful
• Effective in a turnaround situation or in dealing
  with a problem employee
• Overall, is counter productive in most situations

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Authoritative Style

• Good or Bad?
• Now referred to by Goleman as Visionary
• Come with Me or Here is where we are going
• Gives people freedom to choose from a range of
  options or to apply creativity
• Overall is very productive in all climates

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Affiliative Style

• Good or Bad?
• People come first
• Builds Team Harmony and increases overall morale
• Emphasis on people and their feelings over
  accomplishing tasks goals
• Overall is good in most climates, rarely offers
  advice leaving many people perpetually confused
  or undirected

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Democratic Style

• Good or Bad?
• What do you guys think we should do?
• Can build flexibility and give people
  responsibility
• Works best when leader is uncertain about what
  direction to take
• Overall good in most climates, but often leads to
  a leaderless organization

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Pacesetting Style

• Good or Bad?
• Follow Me!
• Sets high performance standards
• Is effective with the self-motivated and
  competent
• Leaves others overwhelmed and scared
• Overall not good in any climate, should be used
  sparingly

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Coaching Style

• Good or Bad?
• Let me show you how
• A focus on conversationshelps those willing to
  or even desiring change
• Little or no focus on task related
  accomplishments
• Overall good, but not seen as a bottom-line
  approach

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Steps to Becoming a L-E-A-D-E-R

• Listen
• Dont assume - ask
• Enthusiastic
• Be positive and optimistic
• Action
• Be creative and take risks
• Dependability
• Be ethical and with communities best interest at
  heart
• Educated
• Understand dynamics of community and lead by
  example
• Results
• Getting positive things accomplished

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Commonality of Great Leaders

• Magnitude of their impact
• Duration of their impact
• The number of followers

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Questions?