Leadership & Management Skills

LMS
 UNIT 1
Introduction
- The evolution of Leadership
- Defining Leadership
- Characteristics of a Leader
- Principles of a Leader
- Leadership Styles
- Importance of Leader & Leadership
- Who is an ideal Leader ?
 Evolution of Leadership
- In general, the role of a leader is to inspire
others (People, individuals , Teams etc)
- They motivate people to achieve desired
goals for human welfare
- They also motivate teams through challenging
times and guide individuals
- A leader is one who convinces other people to
follow
 Evolution of Leadership
• Simply speaking, “leadership” is defined as “the ability to
lead.”
• Today leaders follow a model based on guiding and
inspiring.
• long ago the sole responsibility of someone in a leadership
position was to basically figure out what needed to be done
and then tell people how, when, what, and where to do it

• Leadership growth is a continuous process, and the best

way to evolve as a leader is to continuously learn and grow.
 Evolution of Leadership
• John Maxwell’s 5 Levels of Leadership are
Position, Permission, Production, People
Development, and Pinnacle.
• Each level corresponds with a particular action
that results in followers.
Leadership Level 1 – Position
• A leader grants a particular person the right to
lead. As a result, people follow them because they
are directed to, not because they are influential.
 Evolution of Leadership
Leadership Level 2 – Permission
The leader focuses on building and growing relationships
with their employees.
As a result, their team members give them free permission
to lead.
Leadership Level 3 – Production
When a leader reaches Level Three, they focus on the
increase of results.
In turn, people follow them because they trust the person
knows what they’re doing and will lead them in the right
direction.
 Evolution of Leadership
Leadership Level 4 – People Development
Those who reach Level Four are servant leaders. Instead of the people
working to serve the leader, the leader exists to serve the people.

Leadership Level 5 – Pinnacle

Level Five leaders—the rarest type of leader—are well-known for their
accomplishments, how they’ve enriched the lives of others, and led
their organizations to change the world for the better.
These leaders have followers because of who they are, what they’ve
done, and what they represent to people.
 Leadership Theories
• Trait theories.
• Behavioral theories.
• Contingency theories.
• Power and influence theories.
 Leadership Theories
• The trait theory of leadership postulates that successful
leadership arises from certain inborn personality traits
• The behavioral leadership theory focuses on how
leaders behave, and assumes that these traits can be
copied by other leaders.
The behavioral leadership theory focuses on how
leaders behave
Sometimes called the style theory, it suggests that
leaders aren't born successful, but can be created
based on learnable behavior.
 Leadership Theories
• The contingency (Event) theory of leadership
states that effective leadership is contingent
upon the situation at hand.
• Essentially, it depends on whether an
individual's leadership style befits the
situation.
• According to this theory, someone can be an
effective leader in one circumstance and an
ineffective leader in another
 Leadership Theories
• Power and influence theories of leadership
take an entirely different approach – these
are based on the different ways that leaders
use power and influence to get things done,
and they look at the leadership styles that
emerge as a result.
 Leader & Leadership
- A great leader inspires confidence in other
people
- A good leader should have integrity (Honesty),
self-awareness, courage, respect, empathy,
and gratitude.
- They should flex their influence while
communicating and delegating effectively.
 True Leader
Who is a True Leader?
Simply put, a true leader leads by example,
fostering strong relationships with individuals
and teams alike and ensuring that all reach
their full potential while, importantly,
achieving organizational goals.
 Leadership
Leadership is the act of guiding a team or
individual to achieve a certain goal through
direction and motivation. Leaders encourage
others to take the actions they need to
succeed.
Motivational Video
 Leadership
• A leader is someone who can create a clear
vision and direction for the organization or
team.
• Leadership is defined as setting direction.
• This definition is exemplified by Steve Jobs,
who was known for his ability to set direction
and guide Apple towards success
 Leadership & Management
• Leadership is the ability of an individual to
influence, motivate, and enable others to
contribute to the organization's success.
• Management is responsible for controlling an
organization, a group, or a set of entities to
achieve a particular objective.
 Leader vs Manager
• Overall, the key difference is that a manager
will focus on planning, organising, and
coordinating resources to manage tasks and
deliver results.
• A leader will inspire, motivate, and influence
those around them which will drive people to
achieve their goals and objectives whilst
working towards the bigger picture.
 Characteristics of a Leader

• Based upon decades of research and experience working with leaders at

organizations around the world, experts have found that the best leaders
consistently possess certain fundamental qualities and skills. Here are 10 essential
leadership traits.
• 10 Essential Leadership Qualities
• Integrity
• Delegation
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Gratitude
• Learning Agility
• Influence
• Empathy
• Courage
• Respect
 Characteristics of a Leader
• experts has found that
integrity may actually be a potential blind spot
for organizations
, so make sure that the organization reinforces
the importance of honesty and integrity to
leaders at various levels.

The best leaders

build trust in the workplace and on their team
s through effective delegation
. (Entrustment, Allocation)
 Characteristics of a Leader
• The quality and effectiveness of communication among
leaders across the organization directly affects the
success of business strategy
• While this is a more inwardly focused trait, self-
awareness and humility are paramount for leadership.
The better he understand himself and recognize his own
strengths and weaknesses, the more effective he can be
as a leader.
•
The best leaders know how to show gratitude in the wor
kplace
.
 Characteristics of a Leader
• Learning agility is the ability to know what to
do when you don’t know what to do. After all,
great leaders are really great learners.
• For some people, “influence” feels like a dirty
word. But being able to
convince people through the influencing tactic
s of logical, emotional, or cooperative appeals
is an important trait of inspiring, effective
leaders.
 Characteristics of a Leader
• Plus,
empathy (Compassion) and inclusion are imp
eratives
for improving workplace conditions
• It can be hard to speak up at work, whether
you want to voice a new idea, provide
feedback to a direct report, or flag a concern
for someone above you. That’s part of the
reason courage is a key trait of good leaders.
 Characteristics of a Leader
• Treating people with respect on a daily basis is
one of the most important things a leader can
do.
 Leadership principles
What is the principle of a leader?
Leadership principles are the set of actions or
guiding beliefs that leaders can implement to
experience success in their roles.
A company's performance often relates to how
effectively its leaders motivate and guide its
employees.
 Leadership principles
1. Admitting mistakes.
Being able to admit mistakes is a valuable
leadership principle.
2. Good listener.
Great leaders know that communication is a
two-way street that starts with listening. If a
leader isn’t a good listener, the result will be
that their team is far less likely to listen to them
in return.
 Leadership principles
3. Being innovative & Immovative
Leaders can’t rest on their laurels and expect their team to be
the creative machine. Innovation is key to a successful leader.

Sometimes being Immovative is also good

Immovation = Innovation + Imitation

4. Communication
Good leaders know that open communication is the hallmark of
good leadership. Without open communication, employees
have no idea what is expected of them.
 Leadership principles
5. Continuously brush-up on your leadership
skills.
Good leaders know that practice makes perfect.
In order to continue to be a good leader every
day, you must practice and work at it. This can
involve reading books or articles, listening to
podcasts, attending workshops
 Leadership Styles

The four leadership styles managers use are

autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and
paternalistic, and each will be most effective
depending on particular situations.
Autocratic leadership is a style in which the
leader has complete control and makes all
decisions and gives all the orders.
 Leadership Styles
It is typically used in organizations where there is a need for
quick decisions and clear, concise direction. Autocratic leaders
usually have a high degree of control over their subordinates
and are not afraid to use their authority to get things done.
Democratic leadership is characterized by consulting with
subordinates and considering their suggestions and input
when making decisions. This type of management style is
often utilized in organizations where there is a need for
collective decision-making and input from all team members.
Democratic leaders typically have a high degree of respect for
their subordinates and believe everyone should have a say in
the decisions being made.
 Leadership Styles
• Laissez-faire leadership takes a hands-off approach to
leadership and gives others the freedom to make
decisions. While leaders still provide their teams with
the resources and tools they need to succeed, they
remain largely uninvolved in the day-to-day work.
• Paternalistic leadership is a management style where
a leader considers their subordinates part of a large,
extended family. A paternalistic leadership style
channels a patriarch or matriarch approach when
managing employees.
 Importance of Leader & Leadership

• They help to create a vision and rally people around a

common cause. Leaders possess the necessary skills and
knowledge to make informed decisions and solve
problems effectively.
• Without strong leadership, achieving success on both an
individual and organizational level would be difficult.
• A good leader should have integrity, self-awareness,
courage, respect, empathy, and gratitude. They should
be learning agile and flex their influence while
communicating and delegating effectively.
 Ideal Leader
• In order to be a good leader, there are several attributes one must
exhibit. These include …..
• Integrity
• Delegation
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Gratitude
• Learning Agility
• Influence
• Empathy
• Courage
• Respect