2010June10_Think like a Leader - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyd.

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Think Like a LEADER
Prof. V. Viswanadham
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Think
What do you Want to be in your life ?
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Do you want to become a follower ?
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Do you want to become a LEADER ?
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Why ?
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Leader is one who knows the way, shows the
way and goes the way and leads you to SUCCESS.
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13 Signs of a LEADER
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1 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
VISION Its a terrible thing to see, and have
no vision. Helen Keller
VISION is knowing where they are going, what
they want to accomplish, their commitment to
bringing others along so compelling that
inspires others to participate in the fulfillment
of the vision
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2 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
DISCIPLINE Discipline is the BRIDGE between
Goals and Accomplishments
Leaders are disciplined individuals. They
exemplify focus and commitment. They walk the
talk.
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3 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
EMOTIONAL STRENGTH He who is slow to anger is
better than the mighty, and He who rules his
spirit, than he who captures a city.
Leaders anticipate challenges and are not
derailed by obstacles. They are not easily
shaken, remain strong when things get tough.
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4 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
EXPERIENCE Good judgment comes from
experience Experience comes from bad judgment.
Leaders carefully and consciously accumulate
experience observing others and
themselves. Develop the ability to differentiate
between activity and accomplishment, between
efficiency and effectiveness.
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5 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
RESPECT Respect is LOVE in plain clothes.
Leaders respect and get respected. They earn
respect because of their qualities and do not
demand it.
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6 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
PEOPLE SKILLS Knowing how to deal with people,
how to respond, etc.
Leaders are friends even to the
unfriendly. Treating people with respect and
dignity, they connect with others on a personal
and emotional level.
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7 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
MOMENTUM AND TIMING Knowing the terrain and the
task, knowing whether it is uphill or
downhill knowing when to act.
Leaders know when to speed up and when to slow
down, if necessary. When to strike and when to
retreat. With a great strategy, they develop
great followers.
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8 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
LIVE WITH MORALS AND VALUES People will sense
your integrity, will respect your opinion
and willingly follow you.
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9 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE People get attracted
to a positive attitude. You start
attracting, Happiness and exciting possibilities.
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10 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS People get
attracted. Your listening skills, along
with verbal and non-verbal skills must attract
and maintain your Leadership.
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11 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
CREATING AND SUSTAINING MOTIVATION People get
attracted. Motivate them to get Self-motivated.
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12 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
WILLINGNESS TO ADMIT AND LEARN FROM FAILURES
People appreciate your honesty improves your
image, retains position and leads to regaining
control and success.
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13 of 13 Signs of a LEADER
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN CONTINUTOUSLY AND PURSUE
EXCELLENCE Love to learn and love to
teach. Pursuing Excellence inspires and further
improves your chances of success.
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Please name some outstanding LEADERS
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LEADERS
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LEADERS
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LEADERS
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LEADERS
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LEADERS
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LEADER PAR EXCELLENCE
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10 CRITICAL LEADERSHIP MISTAKES

• Power hungry
• Wont delegate the powers
• Lack of knowledge
• Unwilling to lead by example
• Wont accept others ideas
• Blaming others
• Not watching their talkback
• Taking credit for others ideas
• Not surrounding themselves with good people.

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LEADERSHIP AND MAN MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Donts (X)
1. Dont sacrifice quality for quantity of
production.
2. Dont criticise your sub-ordinate in front of
others. Do so, if necessary, separately.
3. Dont shout at your sub-ordinates dont use
abusive language.
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4. Dont become so intimate and friendly with
your sub-ordinate that you cant exercise your
authority when needed.
5. Dont take credit for the sub-ordinates work
or achievements. Give due credit to him.
6. Dont depend on or refer to HRD/Personnel
Department for all human-related problems.
Think you are the HRD/Personnel person in your
department.
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7. Dont get carried away by mischievous
elements who complain on others. Take
decisions based on facts and data.
8. Dont kill ideas of your sub-ordinates dont
discourage or ridicule their suggestions.
(Avoid Do it as I say attitude).
9. Dont disturb the work priorities of your
sub- ordinates as much as possible.
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10. Dont be aggressive or submissive be
assertive.
11. Dont keep grudges and settle scores with
your sub-ordinates. (Ill teach him a
lesson attitude).
12. Dont say that every job is urgent your
urgency loses its value.
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• Dont under-supervise
• (i.e. giving a job to sub-ordinate and not
  checking the progress periodically)
• or over-supervise
• (i.e. giving a job and following up
  constantly).

14. Dont postpone decisions.
15. Dont be inconsistent in your moods and
decisions.
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16. Dont kiss the top (being a yes boss to
your supervisors) and kick the bottom
(shouting and being rude to your
sub- ordinates).
17. Dont compare one sub-ordinate with the
other. In case you have to, do so tactfully.
18. Dont be egoistic.
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19. Dont demand respect but command respect.
20. Dont always use your positional power
(power and authority given to you by your
organisation) use personal power (based on
your job knowledge, skills and good human
relations).
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