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Leadership Characteristics and Styles

Leadership Characteristics and Styles. A leader is one who inspires, motivates and leads people to accomplish organizational goals. Leadership is all about influencing a group of people. Characteristics of an Effective Leader. Takes Challenges to Grow. Takes Calculated Risks.

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Leadership Characteristics and Styles

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  1. Leadership Characteristics and Styles

  2. A leader is one who inspires, motivates and leads people to accomplish organizational goals

  3. Leadership is all about influencing a group of people

  4. Characteristics of an Effective Leader

  5. Takes Challenges to Grow

  6. Takes Calculated Risks

  7. Adopts a Leadership Style that Fits Their Personality

  8. Has Courage During Times of Controversy

  9. Accepts Their Mistakes

  10. Communicates Frequently

  11. Is Approachable

  12. Understands the Situation and the Facts

  13. Essential Requisites of Leadership Are

  14. Trust

  15. Collaboration

  16. Confidence

  17. Competence

  18. CompetitiveSpirit

  19. The 5 Levels of Leadership

  20. Five Levels of Leadership Level 1: Position or Title; people follow because they have to (Rights). Level 2: Permission; people follow because they want to (Relationships). Level 3: Production; people follow because of what you have done for the organization (Results). Level 4: Personnel Development: People follow because of what you have done for them (Reproduction). Level 5: Personhood; People follow because of who you are and what you represent (Respect).

  21. How Do You Define Leadership Style?

  22. Types of Leadership Styles

  23. Basic Leadership Styles • Autocratic • Democratic • Bureaucratic • Laissez-Faire

  24. Autocratic Leadership Style

  25. Autocratic Leadership Style The classical approach Manager retains as much power and decision making authority as possible Does not consult staff, nor are staff allowed to give any input Staff expected to obey orders without receiving any explanations Structured set of rewards and punishments

  26. When to Use Autocratic Leadership Style?

  27. When Quick Decisions Are Needed

  28. No Need For Others’ Input

  29. Team Agreement is Not Necessary

  30. When High Level of Management Control is Needed

  31. Limitations of Autocratic Leadership

  32. Employees Cannot Question Decisions

  33. Little Opportunity to Give Suggestions

  34. Low Staff Morale, High Turnover and Absenteeism, Work Stoppage

  35. Democratic/ Participative Leadership Style

  36. Democratic Leadership Style Encourages staff to be a part of the decision making Keeps staff informed about everything that affects their work and shares decision making and problem solving responsibilities

  37. The Democratic Leader A coach who has the final say, but gathers information from staff before making a decision Produce high quality and high quantity work for long periods of time Staff like the trust they receive and respond with cooperation, team spirit, and high morale

  38. When To Use Democratic Leadership Style?

  39. Team Agreement is Needed

  40. Greater Motivation and Commitment

  41. Knowledgeable and Skillful Team Members

  42. Limitations of Democratic Leadership Style

  43. It is a Time Consuming Affair

  44. Not Appropriate When You Can’t Afford Mistakes

  45. Bureaucratic Leadership Style

  46. Bureaucratic Leadership Style Manages “by the book¨ Everything done according to procedure or policy If not covered by the book, referred to the next level above A police officer not a leader Enforces the rules

  47. When To Use Bureaucratic Leadership Style?

  48. Staff are Performing Routine TasksOver and Over

  49. Safety or Security Training Being Conducted

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