LEADER/LEADERSHIP

LEADER
FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP
LEADER – You must have an honest understanding of who
you are, what you know and what you can do.
- To be successful you have to convince your
followers, not yourself or your superiors, that
you are worthy of being followed
FOLLOWERS – Different people require different styles
of leadership.
- The fundamental starting point is having a
good understanding of human nature, such as needs,
emotions and motivation
VIRTUES as the FOUNDATION OF
LEADERSHIP
VIRTUE – defined as a conformity to a standard of right
and morality
1. PRUDENCE – (hinahon) a habit which enables a man
direct his actions to human’s life goals,. Knowing the
the right thing to do and applying it.
2. JUSTICE – it gives stability that a person needs to work
without fear and anxiety in search of happiness
3. FORTITUDE (tibay ng loob) – habit of overcoming the
difficulties and pressures of life in pursuit of goodness
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LEADERSHIP

4. TEMPERANCE – habit of bringing desires and natural

inclinations of man under the control of reason
5. INDUSTRY – the habit of working hard and working
under pressure
6. LOYALTY – the habit of remaining true to your people
and to your principles(goals) in times of difficulty
7. RESPONSIBILITY – habit of being accountable for
one’s actions, duties and obligations
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LEADERSHIP
8. CHEERFULNESS – habit of being optimistic; always
seeing the bright side of things
9. GENEROSITY – habit of sharing the good that one has
with other people thinking first of the people around
him and looking for ways he can help and serve
them.
10. MAGNANIMITY –(kadakilaan) the habit of having
great ideals and ambitions of doing good
 TRAITS OF LEADERSHIP
1. True leadership is the art of changing a group from what it into
what it ought to be.
2. Leadership is the ability to recognize problem before it becomes
an emergency.
3. Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other
4. Leadership is learning to give without expecting anything in return.
5. On the other side of the coin, leadership is loneliness, for he/she is
a leader must always act alone means accepting everything alone
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6. Leadership is the ability to handle uncertainty.

7. What is “it”? The aspect of leadership that is
concerned with outward appearance. Looking,
dressing and talking like a leader.
8. Leadership has nothing to do with ordering people
around or directing their every move.
9. The climax of leadership is to know when to do what.
QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER
 1. A good leader enables people to feel and become
empowered.
2. A good leader inspires values of caring. In such a
caring community, each person is valued.
3. A good leader ensures that learning and competence
matter.
4. A good leader creates an atmosphere where work is
stimulating, challenging and fun.
5. A good leader helps people a sense of unity.
6. A good leader displays reliability and integrity.
QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER
7. A good leader helps members develop a sense of
security and trust not only in the leader but also
in one another.
8. A good leader is honest and trustworthy, and has
integrity.
9. A good leader thinks of ways to help members develop
a set of intentions, outcomes, goals and directions.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER
 1. PROACTIVE vs REACTIVE
Always thinking three steps ahead. Working to master his/her
own environment with the goal of avoiding problems before
they arise.
2. FLEXIBLE/ADAPTABLE
How you handle yourself in unexpected or uncomfortable
decisions. Can adapt to new surroundings and situations doing
his/her best to adjust
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 3. A good communicator
As a leader, one must listen…a lot.

4. Respectful
Treating others with respect will ultimately earn
respect.
5. Quiet Confidence
Be sure of yourself with confidence
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 6. Enthusiastic
Excitement is contagious. When a leader is motivated
and excited about the cause people will be more
inclined to follow
 7. Open –Minded
Work to consider all options when making decisions
 8. Resourceful
If you don’t know the answer to something find out by
asking questions
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9. Rewarding
An exceptional leader will recognize the efforts of
others and reinforce those actions.
 10. Well-educated
Knowledge is power.Your knowledge of issues and
information will only increase your success in leading
others.
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 11. Open to change
 12. Interested in Feedback
View feedback as a gift to improve
 13. Evaluative
Evaluation of events and programs is essential for
an organization/group to improve and progress
 14. Organized
CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER
 14. Organized
 15. Consistent
Confidence and respect cannot be attained without
your leadership being consistent.
 16. Delegator
Realizes that he/she cannot accomplish everything
on his own
 17.Initiative
He/she must be a key element in the planning and
implementing new ideas, programs, policies etc.
STYLES OF LEADERSHIP
1. Autocratic
2.Democratic
3. Laissez-faire
4. Paternalistic
AUTOCRATIC
• The authoritarian leader
makes decisions alone as
power is centralized in one
person.
• Decisions are enforced
using rewards and the fear
of punishment. it is an
abusive, unprofessional style
called “bossing people
around.”
Advantages and Disadvantages of Autocratic
 Advantages
 Provides strong motivation and
reward to manager exercising this
style
 It permits very quick decision
making
 Many people prefer to work under
centralized authority structure and
strict discipline
 Disadvantages
 People dislike it when it is strict
and the motivational style is
negative
 Employees lack motivation
 Frustration, low morale and
conflict develop, reducing
organizational effectiveness
 There is more dependence and
less individuality in the
organization and future leaders
don’t develop
DEMOCRATIC
• The participative leader
include one or more
employees in the decision
making process.
• Communication flow freely;
suggestions are made in
both directions.
• The participation
encourages member
commitment to the final
decision
Advantages and Disadvantages of Democratic
 Advantages  Disadvantages
 It fits almost every business  It tends to become apologetic
 It often has solutions for  It is time-consuming
complex problems  It takes long to process
 It promotes a creative decisions
environment  It can seem to be uncertain
 It builds strong teams
LAISSEZ-FAIRE
• The free-rein leader gives
power to subordinates to
make the decisions.
• However, the leader is still
responsible for the
decisions that are made.
• This is used when
employees are able to
analyze the situation.
• Deligative style is generally
not useful.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Laissez-faire
 Advantages  Disadvantages
 It fits almost every business  It tends to become apologetic
 It often has solutions for  It is time-consuming
complex problems  It takes long to process
 It promotes a creative decisions
environment  It can seem to be uncertain
 It builds strong teams
PATERNALISTIC
 Leaders acts as the father of
their people responsible of
taking care of their people’s
needs
 In turn, the followers will
have to give full trust to the
leader
 The followers are not able to
go against the leader-100%