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WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF
LEADERS?
POLITICAL LEADERS
UNION LEADERS
SOCIAL LEADERS
RELIGIOUS LEADERS
SPORTS LEADERS
FAMILY LEADERS
ORGANISATIONAL LEADERS

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 WHAT IS THE
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MEANING OF:
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 WHAT IS AN
ORGANIZATION ?
an organized body of people with a
particular purpose, especially a
business, society, association, etc.
 ORGANISATION...
 Organization always works for some objective,
 People are the center force of
effectiveness of an organization.
 but people have to work in group.
 Every member of the group must contribute
for achievement of organizational goals.
 Every member of the group is a different
human being having his own perceptions.
 Here comes role of a leader to engage every
one for achievement of organizational
goals.
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 LEADERSHIP -
DEFINITION`

 IT IS A PROCESS OF INFLUENCING PEOPLE

FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CERTAIN GOALS IN
A GIVEN SITUATION.
 IT IS DIRECTING PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE

CERTAIN TASK.

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BASIC ELEMENTS FOR A
LEADER
 A LEADER HAS
TO INFLUENCE
BEHAVIOUR OF
OTHERS.
 THE PURPOSE IS
TO ACHIEVE
SOME TASK OR
GOAL.
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 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A
LEADER AND A BOSS
A BOSS A LEADER
 Tells what to do  Tells why to do and
 Relies on authority how to do.
 Drives his men,  Depends on goodwill.
 Delegates responsibility  Inspires his men
 Shows who is wrong
 Delegates authority
only
 Demands respect,
 Shows what is wrong
 Production oriented
 Commands respect
 Blames others for
 People oriented
failures
 Believes in “I”.
 Gives all credit for
all successes.
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 Believes in “WE”
 LEADERSHIP
FUNCTIONS
THE ROLE OF A LEADER

Building and
maintaining
Achieving Team
the task
Developing the
individual. 9
LEADERSHIP
FUNCTIONS...
• Defining the task,
• Planning,
• Briefing,
• Controlling,
• Evaluating,
• Motivating,
• Organizing,
• Providing an example.
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 DEFINING THE
TASK
TASK i.e. SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE, SHOULD BE...

 Clear
 Concrete
 Time bound
 Realistic,
 Challenging
 Capable of
evaluation.
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PLANNING
It means building a mental bridge from
where you are now to where you want
to be.
How would you like to make a plan?
 Leader makes a plan and announce it,
 Leader sells own plan
 Leader presents ideas and invites

questions
 Leader presents tentative plan subject to change,
 Leader presents problems , get
suggestions and makes plan,
 Leader defines limits asks tem to make a
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plan.
MOTIVATING
 Motivation word comes from Latin verb “to
move”
 Leaders are doing it by “Rewards” and
“Threats” approach,
 We all motivate ourselves by responding to
inner needs.
 A leader must understand ‘needs’ of his men,
to motivate them,
 A.H. Maslow’s concept of hierarchy of needs 13
A.H.Maslow’s hierarchy of needs...
Self Actualisation

Esteem
Growth
Social Accomplishment
Self respect Personal
Safety Achievement Development
Social life Status
Acceptance Recognition
Love
Physiolo Security Belongingness
-gical
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needs
 NEED THEORY OF MOTIVATION

NEED DRIVE
(DEPRIVATION) (TO FULFILL A NEED)

SATISFACTION ACTIONS
(OF NEED)
(GOAL DIRECTED)

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 THE NEEDS IDENTIFICATION

 The stronger needs are at the bottom and weaker but

more “Human” needs are at the top.
 If one of our stronger needs is threatened , we jump
down the hierarchy to defend it,
 A satisfied need ceases to motivate an individual,
 When one area of need is met , one becomes aware
of another set of needs within him, which is the
motivating factor for him,
 A major part of motivation comes from outside, here is
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the role of Leadership.
 KEY PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATING OTHERS.
 Be motivated yourself--be fully committed
and enthusiastic.
 Choose those who have seeds of high
motivation within them.
 Set realistic and challenging targets.
 Remember that progress motivates-- Give
feedback how one is progressing.
 Provide rewards the way in which you can!
 Give recognition which costs you nothing
but is oxygen of the human spirit.
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ORGANIZING
 This is the function of arranging or forming into a coherent
whole.
 It encompasses the structuring or re-structuring so that
people work as a team with each performing its part .
 For a good organizer three aspects should be
considered:-
 Systems
 Administration
 Time Management

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LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE
 Example is a prime means to
communicate a message through body
language or non-verbal
communication.
 It is always pleasure to see a
good example
 Leading by example includes
sharing fully in dangers and
hardships.
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How to develop ourselves as a
leader
 Be prepared to take charge--willingness to
take responsibility,
 Show your concern,
 Trust your sub-ordinates
 Share responsibility,
 Involve people
 Invite dissent,
 Encourage risk,
 Try to simplify the task
 Take initiative
 Be an expert. 20
 LEADERSHIP IS ALL
ABOUT...
 To observe each person, listen and
praise.
 Knowing and using names of each

member of the team.

 Smiling and meaning it.
 Looking for best way to manage time .

 Ensuring that your work and behavior

standards set the best possible example.

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 Knowing enough about the team to have an
accurate picture of their aptitudes and
attitudes at work.
 Looking for better ways to design jobs / work

to make best possible use of peoples interest

skills and aptitudes.
 Giving sufficient time and personal attention

to matters of direct concern to individuals.

 Seeing that the team is clear about working

standards expected from them.

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Followership
What is followership?
Followership
A follower shares in an
influence relationship among
leaders and other followers
with the intent to support
leaders who reflect their
mutual purposes.
Adair
Leadership….
An influence relationship among
leaders and followers who intend
real changes and outcomes that
reflect their shared purposes. At its
best, leadership is shared among
leaders and followers with everyone
engaged and accepting higher levels
of responsibility.
Indifferent Followers
 Are critical and independent in thinking but
fulfill their role without enthusiasm.
 Are often cynical and disgruntled.
 Distance themselves from the organization
and ownership of its mission.
 May have experienced an obstacle or
setback within the organization and given
up.
Lifeless Followers
 Do not exhibit independent thinking or
active participation.
 Limit their activity to what they are told
to do.
 Are often the result of leaders who are
over-controlling of others and who
punish mistakes.
Conformist Followers
 Are sometimes called “yes” people.
 Actively participate but do not use critical
thinking skills.
 Typically carry out all duties without
question.
 Participate willingly but do not consider
consequences.
 Are concerned only with avoiding conflicts.
Realistic Followers
 Have qualities of all follower styles –
depending on what fits with the current
situation.
 Use whatever style best benefits their own
position and minimizes their own risks.
 Do not state their opinion on issues
affecting the organization.
 Will not take a stand, so are difficult to trust.
Characteristics of Effective Followers
 Work toward
competency, solutions,
and a positive impact.
 Contribute with
enthusiasm and
support leaders.
 Do not avoid risk or
conflict.
 Have the courage to
initiate change to serve
the best interests of the
organization.
 Are able to identify
strengths/weaknesses in
themselves and the
organization.
Obligations of Effective Followers
 Accept responsibility
 Challenge authority
 Participate in change
 Serve the needs of the
organization.
 Leave the organization when
necessary
Obligations of Leaders
 People rise to your expectations,
so increase your expectations of
your members.
 Your organization is built upon a
common purpose - use it to
develop a sense of ownership.
 The best leaders are humble - it is
not about the leader; it is about
the organization.
 The most effective leaders create

a culture of “effective followership.”

Followership is a
discipline of
supporting
leaders and
helping them to
lead well.
 Take care of
your followers.
They are the
ones who will
get the job
done.
 Effective
followership is
an excellent
building block to
effective
leadership.
Leadership is an
interactive
activity: leaders
depend on
followers and
vice versa.
 Followers are
more important
to leaders than
leaders are to
followers.
 In any organization, leaders
can help develop effective
followers, just as effective
followers develop better
leaders. The performance of
followers, leaders, and the
organization are variables that
depend on one another.
What kind of follower
are you?