A Leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows - A leader will be balance both
the goals of the employee with
the way. those of the organization. Making each individual's
development a symbiotic relationship. Often times the
Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of people individual's growth correlates with the company's growth.
to influence and guide followers or members of an
organization, society, or team. It is often an attribute tied to a 2. GUIDE
person's title, seniority, or ranking in hierarchy. - Alongside coaching, leaders also guide their employees. This
comes through building and organizing teams, setting goals,
Decision Making is the process of making choices by devising ways to achieve those goals, and leading employees
identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing through the process.
alternative resolutions. It is a central aspect of leadership and - A leader can guide employees through difficult
is closely tied to strategic thinking. conversations.
What is a Leader? 3. INSPIRE
- One undervalued core role of a leader is to inspire. A great
1. A leader is someone who inspires passion and motivation in leader can leverage their storytelling, empathy, and
followers. communication skills to inspire their employees and key
2. A leader is someone with a vision and the path to realizing stakeholders.
it. - Whether they are vouching for a direct report's promotion,
3. A leader is someone who ensures their team has support pulling back on a strategy, or managing a team who missed
and tools to achieve their goals. its goals - inspiring others is a large part of a leader's role.
Effective Leader CHARACTERISTICS of A LEADER
Leaders are bold but never leave their teams behind.
An effective leader has a shared vision aligned with core values Balancing vision with support that empowers team members
and understands what it will take to reach their team goals. to achieve shared goals. Leaders embrace a number of
They inspire, manage, and support their teams to work leadership qualities and can't be pinned down to a single
creatively and confidently toward that shared vision. style.
A leader empowers their team members to embrace their own
unique leadership qualities and act with independently SEVEN MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS
accountable passion. And they inspire and motivate their
teams to maintain long-terms to maintain long-term progress 1. PURPOSE
and excitement toward achieving their goals. - Without a sense of purpose it's hard to motivate team
members. Leaders empower people to see the intention
The Role of A Leader behind specific goals, enabling them to take equal part.
Making the day to day process feel more powerful helps
- to coach, guide, and inspire others. maintain team motivation and personal investment in larger
- motivate teams through challenging times and guide people.
individuals through their career progressions.
- manages individuals to keep teams aligned and working 2. MOTIVATION
toward shared goals. They foster a collaborative culture and - Leaders are great motivations and create value-aligned goals.
lead by example. So team members feel personally inspired to work toward the
company's vision. Paired with consistent outreach leaders
A leader has many responsibilities. But they tend to fall into empower their team members to work passionately beyond
the same three buckets: their responsibilities towards a common goal.
1. Coach 3. VISION
2. Guide Leaders see the bigger picture and can unite their team
3. Inspire members behind their vision. By incorporating team strength
and values. Leaders inspire their team with an end goal that
1. COACH resonates with individual values and inspires action.
- A good leader strives to develop their employees and teams
through coaching and mentoring. This can be through one to 4. EMPATHY
one meetings and asynchronous touchpoints. And most of - Leaders can surpass empathize with their team members. Its
their coaching ladders up into supporting the overall goals of how they inspire people to work beyond their responsibilities
the company toward a shared purpose.
5. CREATIVITY Legitimate Power: The power granted through the
- Leaders innovate in bold and creative splashes. Rather than organizational hierarchy.
being concerned with the chain of command, leaders
encourage their employees to ask "why?" and think in new Reward Power: The power to give or withhold rewards.
ways to realize a bigger picture.
Coercive Power: The power to force compliance by means of
6. Team VISION psychological, emotional, or physical threat.
- Although the company's overall vision may begin with its
leaders, their vision will account for nothing if a doesn't spread Referent Power: Power based on identification, loyalty, and
to team members. charisma.
7. ALWAYS TRYING TO IMPROVE Expert Power: Power derived from information or expertise.
- Leaders never stop bettering themselves. With an eye toward
growth, leaders continuously seek opportunities to improve Early Approaches to Leadership
for themselves and their teams.
1. Trait Approach to Leadership:
How can you become a LEADER - Focus on identifying the essential traits that distinguish
STEP 1: LISTEN and LEARN leaders: intelligence, dominance, self-confidence, energy,
- Leadership is about social skills, not power and control. The activity.
most effective leaders take time to listen and learn about their
team members and the unique qualities of leadership they Behavioral Approach to Leadership:
each have. - Focused on determining what behaviors are employed by
leaders.
STEP 2: CREATE SHARED GOALS FOR THE TEAM
- Leaders know where they want to go and take time to learn Task-Focused Leader Behavior:
about team members personal goals and visions. This can - Leadership behavior focusing on how tasks should be
help ensure everyone feels valued and encompassed in the performed in order to meet certain goals and achieve certain
company's larger mission. performance standards.
STEP 3: Always SEEK OPPORTUNITIES Employee-Focused Leader Behavior:
TO IMPROVE - Leader behavior focusing on satisfaction, motivation, and
- Leader are growth needed and take every opportunities to well-being of employees.
better themselves and better their teams.
2. The Situational Approach to Leadership
Distinctions Between Management and Leadership Path-Goal Theory:
- Theory of leadership that is a direct extension of the
Management - How you do it: expectancy theory of motivation.
- Planning 4 Principles of Path-Goal Theory:
- Organizing - people 1. Clarifying Goals: Communicate the team goals and
- Staffing expectations.
- Coordinating 2. Removing Obstacles: Identifying and eliminating
- Controlling - manpower - budget obstacles that hinder team progress.
3. Providing Support: Offer guidance, coaching, and
Leadership - The way you do it: support to their team members.
4. Tailoring Leadership Style: Adapt leadership style to
- Influencing - boost morale meet the needs of their team.
- Motivating - good example
- Inspiring - creating something new
- Creating - effective coaching process of coaching
- Mentoring - process of coaching
- POCD CORB: budgeting
Leadership and Power
Power: The ability to affect the behavior of others.
