LEADERSHIP

" Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes. " - Peter Drucker.

Leadership is a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.
Even though the leader may or may not have any formal authority,organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal.

It is about:

• Leading people.
• Influencing people
• Commanding people.
• Guiding people.

"Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people." - John D. Rockefeller 


Managers vs. Leaders

"Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things." - 
   Peter Drucker.

Managers	Leaders
Focus on things	Focus on people
Do things right	Do the right things
Plan	Inspire
Organize	Influence
Direct	Motivate
Control	Build
Follows the rules	Shape entities

        Types of Leaders

•        Leader by the position achieved
•        Leader by personality, charisma.
•        Leader by moral example
•        Leader by power held.
•        Intellectual leader
•        Leader because of ability to accomplish things

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." -Steve Jobs

ARE LEADERS REALLY BORN?

Leadership is innate - It is quoted by many, but actually a myth.

Kids born to people who are eminent leaders in their field may well become leaders but it does not necessarily qualify them to become leaders of future.

Every individual has an innate capability to innovate, lead, influence and motivate.Only he has to express it.

He has to make it visible and available so that everyone can bask in the aura around it.

It means normal individuals through hard work,careful observation and dedication can develop qualities of a leader in them.

Thus, Leadership is not only by nature but also by nurture.

Leadership Styles: 

Engaging style

Engagement is the key to Collaborative Leadership. It addresses leaders and employees in understanding the existing conditions and how they can collectively assist in addressing them. Reaching out to employees during difficult times to better understand their concerns and interests by openly and honestly conveying the impact of the downturn on them and their organizations can provide a solid foundation for not only engaging them but retaining them when things do turn around.

Autocratic or authoritarian style

Under the autocratic leadership style, all decision-making powers are centralized in the leader, as with dictators.
Leaders do not entertain any suggestions or initiatives from subordinates.

Participative or democratic style

The democratic leadership style consists of the leader sharing the decision-making abilities with group members by promoting the interests of the group members and by practicing social equality. This has also been called shared leadership.

Laissez-faire or free-rein style

A person may be in a leadership position without providing leadership, leaving the group to fend for itself. Subordinates are given a free hand in deciding their own policies and methods. The subordinates are motivated to be creative and innovative.

Narcissistic leadership

Narcissistic leadership is a leadership style in which the leader is only interested in him/herself. Their priority is themselves - at the expense of their people/group members. This leader exhibits the characteristics of a narcissist: arrogance, dominance and hostility. It is a common leadership style. The narcissism may range from anywhere between healthy and destructive.

Toxic leadership

A toxic leader is someone who has responsibility over a group of people or an organization, and who abuses the leader–follower relationship by leaving the group or organization in a worse-off condition than when he/she joined it.

Task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership

Task-oriented leadership is a style in which the leader is focused on the tasks that need to be performed in order to meet a certain production goal. Task-oriented leaders are generally more concerned with producing a step-by-step solution for given problem or goal, strictly making sure these deadlines are met, results and reaching target outcomes.

Relationship-oriented leadership is a contrasting style in which the leader is more focused on the relationships among the group and is generally more concerned with the overall well-being and satisfaction of group members. Relationship-oriented leaders emphasize communication within the group, shows trust and confidence in group members, and shows appreciation for work done.