E D E D Leadership is the action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.
Leadership is the ability of a management to make sound
decisions and inspire others to perform well. E D According to Lardizabal: A leader is a person who influences the group to follow the course of action he advocates. Hence, leadership is the act of influencing a group to follow a certain course of action. QUALITIES OF A LEADER According to Kagan According to Ruch According to Morgan and Havemann Persistence Physically Healthy Participates actively Dependability Greatly Energized in the group Self-Confidence Easily Predictable Dependable Popularity Aloof from the Persistent Good Speech Masses Verbally Facile Participation in Not too far above the Self-Confident activities of the group crowd Socially Popular Knowledgeable on human motives Consistent in unifying his followers FIRMNESS HIGH MENTAL HONESTY CREDIBILITY EXPERIENCE IN HIS ABILITY CONVICTIONS
HUMAN TECHNICAL RELATIONS SKILL Filipino Leader (according to some Filipino Leaders) Leadership Foundation Defines Leadership Leadership is loyalty to God, country, and people. Leadership is loyalty to God, country, and people. Leadership is loyalty to God, country, and people. It is enthusiasm, energy to help and serve others. It is enthusiasm, energy to help and serve others. It is action, accomplishment, achievement. It is action, accomplishment, achievement. It is action, accomplishment, achievement. It is dedication, discipline, dignity, dependability, devotion to duty, daring, determination, decisiveness for the general welfare. It is dedication, discipline, dignity, dependability, devotion to duty, daring, determination, decisiveness for the general welfare. It is dedication, discipline, dignity, dependability, devotion to duty, daring, determination, decisiveness for the general welfare. It is dedication, discipline, dignity, dependability, devotion to duty, daring, determination, decisiveness for the general welfare. It is dedication, discipline, dignity, dependability, devotion to duty, daring, determination, decisiveness for the general welfare. It is dedication, discipline, dignity, dependability, devotion to duty, daring, determination, decisiveness for the general welfare. It is excellence, exemplary work for others to follow and emulate. It is excellence, exemplary work for others to follow and emulate. It is reliability, responsibility, respect for the law and the rights of others, reconciliation for peace and unity, fairness in rewarding. It is reliability, responsibility, respect for the law and the rights of others, reconciliation for peace and unity, fairness in rewarding. It is reliability, responsibility, respect for the law and the rights of others, reconciliation for peace and unity, fairness in rewarding. It is reliability, responsibility, respect for the law and the rights of others, reconciliation for peace and unity, fairness in rewarding. It is sincerity, service, self-sacrifice, social justice to make life better for mankind, self-confidence, oral proficiency. It is sincerity, service, self-sacrifice, social justice to make life better for mankind, self-confidence, oral proficiency. It is sincerity, service, self-sacrifice, social justice to make life better for mankind, self-confidence, oral proficiency. It is sincerity, service, self-sacrifice, social justice to make life better for mankind, self-confidence, oral proficiency. It is humility, honesty, honor, helpfulness and hard work. It is humility, honesty, honor, helpfulness and hard work. It is humility, honesty, honor, helpfulness and hard work. It is humility, honesty, honor, helpfulness and hard work. It is integrity, interest, initiative and idealism. It is integrity, interest, initiative and idealism. It is patience, perseverance, beyond partisanship, religion or creed, love for peace, progress and prosperity for mankind and predictability. It is patience, perseverance, beyond partisanship, religion or creed, love for peace, progress and prosperity for mankind and predictability. It is patience, perseverance, beyond partisanship, religion or creed, love for peace, progress and prosperity for mankind and predictability. It is patience, perseverance, beyond partisanship, religion or creed, love for peace, progress and prosperity for mankind and predictability. It is patience, perseverance, beyond partisanship, religion or creed, love for peace, progress and prosperity for mankind and predictability. Theories about the Emergence of Leaders 1.Situational theory. The qualities of a person are those needed to deal with the situation and so, he is selected as a leader. 2. Personal behavior theory. A person behaves according to the demands of the situation and so, he is selected to lead. 3. Supportive or participatory theory. A prospective leader supports or helps his prospective followers, supporting the latter in his quest for leadership. 4. Sociological theory. An individual facilitates the activities of the members of a group and resolves their conflicts and because he is a good facilitator, he is selected as the leader of the group. 5.Psychological theory.The individual who motivates the members of the group to engage in activities that would satisfy their personal needs is selected as a leader. This is true with labor leaders. 6. Autocratic theory. An individual uses coercion and duress to attain his leadership status. 7. Supernatural powers theory. An individual may have an “agimat”, “talisman” or magic power that enables him to attain his leadership status. 8. Inheritance theory. When a king or emperor dies, his heir, usually a son, inherits the throne of his father. 9. Accident theory. When an elected president dies or resigns, his vice- president takes over the position. 10. Prestige theory. Usually the most prestigious member of a group is selected as the leader of the group. 11. Personality traits theory. When a person has good traits such as high mental ability, integrity and honest, willingness to serve, high educational attainment, good character. He is selected as a leader. Kinds or Types of Leaders According to Status a. Formal leader – one who officially occupies a position of leadership as president, vice- president, king, etc. b. Informal or Contributing leader – one who has no official position but who provides or contributes bright ideas for the group. According to Managerial Grid a. Autocrat – one with very high regard for work but very little regard or care for workers. b. Missionary – one with the highest concern for people. c. Compromiser – one with equal concern for work and people. d. Deserter – one with very little concerned for service and people. e. Executive – one with the highest regard for service or work as well as for workers or people. This is the highest type of leadership. According to Manner of Participation a. Autocratic – there is practically no participation of the group in decision-making b. Participatory – authority is decentralized. The group is involved in decision-making c. Free rein – the leader depends upon the group for decision-making. According to Democratic Practices a. Authoritarian – decision –making is done by one person, usually the leader himself. b. Democratic – decision-making is in the hands of the group. The group itself is self-governing. Functions and Roles of a Leader in an Organization Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Establishes well-defined patterns of
organization, channels of communication, and ways of getting jobs done. Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Serves as spokesman and representative
of the group. Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Helps the group determine procedures in
decision-making and in carrying out plans. Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Initiate plans. Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Settles conflict and difficulties in the
group. Helps establish a social climate, esprit de corp. Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Clarifies duties and helps the group
organize itself. Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Serves as guidance counsellor.
Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Maintains membership, cohesiveness,
cooperation; develop the feeling that to stay is pleasant. Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Works for the attainment of goals and
objectives. Function and Role of a Leader in an Organization
•Delegates responsibility and authority to
maximize participation and performance. How a Leader Deals with his Subordinates How A Leader Deals With His Subordinates In dealing with his subordinates, a leader must assume the following roles; • Supporter and friend, especially for promotion. • Provider of necessary information and facilities. • Trainer, helps group learn from experience or otherwise. • Counsellor, counsels subordinates who have problems GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF A LEADER GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF A LEADER
Summarizing, the general functions of a leader are;
• Planning – making plans for the activities of the organizations. • Organizing – putting up the structure of the organization. • Staffing – assigning personnel to the different positions. • Directing – guiding the activities of the organization. • Coordinating – systematizing the activities of the group. • Budgeting – estimating the income and expenses of the organization. E D