Lesson 4:

Leadership
Training
Learning Objectives:
The learners are expected to:

[Link] Transformational Leadership;

[Link] the characteristics of a leader; and

[Link] commitment to teamwork.

HUMAN BEHAVIOR
 -Is the “capacity of mental, physical, emotional, and social activities
experienced during the five stages of a human being’s life – prenatal,
infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. It includes the
behaviors as dictated by culture, society, values, morals, ethics, and
genetics.”

 - states that human beings have a typical life course that consist of
successive phases of growth, each of which is characterized by a
distinct set of physical, physiological and behavioral features. -These
phases are: -Prenatal life - infancy -Childhood -Adolescence -
adulthood
 Motivation:
 - Encompasses the internal and external factors that stimulate
desire and energy in people to be continually interested in and
committed to a job, role or subject, and to exert persistent
efforts in attaining a goal.

 -It results from the interaction among conscious and

unconscious factors such as the:
 -Intensity of desire or need
 -Incentive or reward value of the goal
 -Expectations of the individual and his significance to others.
 -The drive and ambition needed to achieve the goals
 -Need for an extra push at some stages of life
 Good Leadership
-Pertains to the qualities exemplified
by a leader.
-Acts of leading or the “process of
social influence in which one person
can enlist the aid and support of
others in the accomplishment of the
common tasks.
 Characteristics of a Good Leader
 [Link] – know where they want to go; can motivate people to believe in their vision
 [Link] – sound judgments and decisions during critical situations
 [Link] – intensely obsessed in whatever they are focused on
 [Link] – for their supporters and followers; have exemplary coaching and
development skills. They have heart for others.
 [Link] – captivating, charming who tend to draw people toward them; because
maybe the way they talk or carry themselves.
 [Link] skills – great orators and persuaders
 [Link] – determined to attain their goals in spite of obstacles and problems
 [Link] – they walk their talk, practice what they preach, keep their promises, reliable
 [Link] – bold, willing to take the risks, determined to chase their dreams. Winston
Churchill states that courage is the virtue on which all other virtues rest.
 [Link] – self control and order; stay focused and steady regardless of the
situation.
Traits of a Leader

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 Transformational Leadership
 Transformational leadership is a leadership style that can
inspire positive changes in those who follow.
Transformational leaders are generally energetic,
enthusiastic, and passionate. Not only are these leaders
concerned and involved in the process, but they are also
focused on helping every member of the group succeed.

 Theprimary goals of transformational leadership are to

inspire growth, promote loyalty, and instill confidence in
group members. This article discusses the
characteristics of transformational leadership and its
effects on groups.
 Traits of Transformational Leaders

• Able to encourage others to communicate and participate

• Active listening skills
• Adaptability
• Authenticity and genuineness
• Creativity
• Emotionally intelligent
• Inspirational
• Open-mindedness
• Proactive problem-solvers
• Self-awareness
• Supportive
• Willingness to take responsibility
• Willingness to take well-informed risks
Three (3) Types of Functions
(Transformational Leadership)
 [Link] - defining the tasks; making the plan;
allocating, controlling; checking the performance; adjusting
the plan
 [Link] functions – setting the standards with the group;
enforcing discipline; promoting team spirit; encouraging and
motivating; developing sub-leaders; communicating with the
group; training
 [Link] - attending to personal problems;
praising individuals; enhancing confidence; giving status
pride; training as a continuing process; involving individuals
Transactional Leadership

isprimarily based on processes and control,

and requires a strict management structure.
Transformational leadership, on the other
hand, focuses on inspiring others to follow,
and it requires a high degree of coordination,
communication, and cooperation.
Characteristics of a Transactional
Leader
Replace the wants of a leader for the
wants of a follower
Emphasize development in setting goals,
directing them and striving to control
outcomes
Can make important decisions
Have a strong personality
 Seven Habits of Highly Effective
People – by Stephen Covey (2007)
 [Link] proactive – be able to take responsibility for your life; creativity and initiative;
you are the one in-charge.
 [Link] with the end in mind – envision your goal and make it happen;
 [Link] first things first - know priorities
 [Link] win-win – enter agreements and make solutions that are mutually beneficial
and satisfying to both parties.
 [Link] first to understand, then to be understood – “the best way to understand is to
listen” ; practice of empathy governs this habit.
 [Link] – habit of creative cooperation; better results can be produced as a group
rather than as individuals
 [Link] the saw – need to update through various food-for-the brain resources;
sense of humor is vital in relieving tensions and boredom as well as diffusing hostility;
humor can even fosters camaraderie
 Teamwork
 Working collaboratively with a group of people in order to
achieve a goal.

 means that people try to cooperate by using their

individual skills and providing constructive feedback,
despite any personal conflict between individuals.

 brings people together for a common purpose or goal;

when groups have common goals, teamwork is vital to
success.
 Time Management
 art of arranging, organizing, scheduling, and budgeting one’s time for
the purpose of generating more effective work and productivity.
 an important aspect of time management is planning ahead.
 the first step in efficient time management is to organize the
workspace. Even if one’s schedule is well ordered but if the office and
filing systems are disaster, time will be wasted trying to work
efficiently in a disorderly place.
 every last detail should be written down; prioritizing activities on a
scale of one to three – can help with the task.
 keeping a calendar or day planner is helpful to stay on task but self
discipline is also required.
 be organized but do not be a slave to time management.
 Decision-making
 is a process that involves selecting the most logical choice
from among two or more options. An e.g., is deciding
whether to move to a new apartment, to live with the in-
laws, or stay in the same department.

 theability of making the correct decision within the short

span of time is a highly valued trait.
 Types of Involvement in Decision-
making
 1. Consensus or agreement
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 Difficulties in Decision-making
 1. Fear of consequences brings division and disagreement
 [Link] loyalties of one person as a member of different groups frequently
 leads to divided loyalties.
 [Link] conflicts and personal differences evoke various feelings among
 members which interfere with sound decision-making.
 [Link] agenda or secret motive
 [Link] methods – substituting personal opinions for adequate information,
 and disregarding proper consultation or consensus.
 [Link] leadership restricts the expression of opinions and discussion on
 issues.
 [Link] of interest occurs when different groups or individuals within an
 organization have opposing interests.