Leadership

LeaderShip
	Leadership is the action of leading people in an organization towards achieving goals
	A leader sets a clear vision for the organization, motivates employees, guides employees through the work process and builds morale.

Leadership in organizations
	Setting a clear vision
	Motivating employees
	Guiding employees
	Building morale

Role of a team leader
	Develop a strategy
	Provide training
	Communicate clear instructions
	Team members' feedback
	Monitor team members' participation
	Create and distribute reports

Actions of a leader
	Directing
	Explain things completely and include the ‘why’s’
	Remain visible
	Objectively consider opposing points of view
	Coaching
	Incorporate the word ‘we’ into all conversations
	Listen for objections and areas of misunderstanding
	Offer explanations addressing the ‘why’s, what’s and how’s’ of the problem or task at hand
	Supporting
	Disclose their own feelings openly and honestly
	Never hesitate to ask, ‘What’s wrong?’

Work Delegation
	Briefing the delegate
		vital to explain exactly what expectations the leader has of the delegated individual.
	Having confidence in the person they select
		look for people with the skills, abilities, perseverance and motivation.
	Monitor and weigh these individual decisions.

Principles of LeaderShip
	A race car driver doesn’t need to be a great mechanic, but he needs to understand the principles of automotives.
	If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.

Seek and Accept Responsibility
	A true leader is the opposite—he is willing to take authorship of himself and the world around him, come what may.

Lead by Example
	Show them that you work as hard as they do – harder than they do.
	Followers know your meaning and intent, then lead them to the accomplishment of the mission
	You are not the boss, and they are not the minions – you are collaborators, with your hand on the helm of the ship.
	Know your soldiers and promote their welfare.
	Develop the leadership potential of your followers.
	Make sound and timely decisions.
	Train your soldiers as a team and employ them up to their capabilities.
	Keep your followers informed of the mission, the changing situation and the overall picture.

Maxwell’s five levels
	Position -- People follow because they have to.
	Permission -- People follow because they want to.
	Production -- People follow because of what you have done for the organization.
	People Development -- People follow because of what you have done for them personally.
	Pinnacle -- People follow because of who you are and what you represent.

Process of Leadership
	Inspire a shared vision
	Challenge the process
	Enable others to act

Most Important Words
	I admit I made a mistake.
	You did a good job.
	What is your opinion?
	If you please.
	Thank you,
	We

Least important Word
	I