Guidance Seminar

OBJECTIVES
 Understand the qualities and values of a
leader.

 Know one’s Leadership Style

 Reflect on the functions and

responsibilities of a leader.
ACTIVITY

BROKEN SQUARES
LEADERSHIP STYLES
 AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP (Authoritarian)
Power is centralized and the leader
assumes decision making. The leader determines
the policy of the group.
Advantages:
Fosters decision and implementation of
goals.
Disadvantages:
Stifle membership drives and loses
individuality.
LEADERSHIP STYLES
 DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP (Participative)
Decentralized authority, consults follower,
and decisions are not one-sided or unilateral. This
is more people oriented.
Advantages:
Encourages constructive suggestions and
allows members to make choices.
Disadvantages:
Members tend to be assertive and make
them arrogant.
LEADERSHIP STYLES
 LAISSEZ FAIRE/ FREE-REIN LEADERSHIP
This is amidst power and responsibilities.
Advantages:
More freedom and independence.
Disadvantages:
Highly permissive which may lead to chaos and
disunity.
OTHER LEADERSHIP STYLES
 SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP
This kind of leadership style positively
affects the satisfaction of subordinates working
with highly stressful or frustrating tasks.
 ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTED LEADERSHIP
This style positively affects the
confidence that the effort will lead to effective
performance of subordinates working on
ambiguous and non-repetitive tasks.
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
 ROLE MODEL
 Live values; lead by example
 Demonstrate integrity; support people
 Be charismatic & energized; keep learning

 INSPIRER
 Create an inspiring vision; set directions
 Direct emotions; energize people
 Encourage risk-taking & experimentation
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
 ENABLER
 Help people grow; empower others
 Build teams & collaborative relationships
 Leverage diversity; build synergies
 ACHIEVER
 Focus on results; be persistent
 Discover and pursue opportunities
 Lead change; learn from feedback
FUNCTIONS OF A LEADER
 The leader as an Executive.
 The leader as a Planner.
 The leader as a Policy Maker.
 The leader as an Expert.
 The leader as Controller of internal relations.
 The leader as an Exemplar.
 The leader as a Symbol of the group.
 The leader as an Ideologist.
 The leader as an Arbitrator and Mediator
 The leader as Future figure.
 Which of the rules did you follow strictly?

 Who approached you for assistance when

you had difficulty?

 What did you notice with others?

 I LEAD
Thank you &
God Bless You!