“I suppose leadership at one time meant
muscles; but today it means getting along
with people.”
Indira Gandhi
Thoughts on leadership

"Leadership is a function of knowing
yourself, having a vision that is well
communicated, building trust among
colleagues, and taking effective action to
realize your own leadership potential."
Prof. Warren Bennis
What is leadership?

What is leadership?
“Leadership is mobilizing the actions and
efforts of others to achieve common
goals.”

GO AND
DO IT! LET’S
DO IT!

Leader Manager
1. The manager is an
administrator.
2. Managers react to change.
3. the managers create strategies.
4. Drives Team Members
5. Managers try to be heroes.
6. Managers take credit.
7. A manager questions in how and
when.
8. Managers exercise power over
people.
1. The leader is an innovator.
2. Leaders create change.
3. Leaders give solutions
4. Coaches Team Members.
5. Leaders make heroes of everyone
around them.
6. Leaders take responsibility.
7. A leader asks questions about what
and why.
8. Leaders develop power with
people.

• Autocratic leadership style
• Paternalistic leadership style
• Democratic leadership style
• Laissez-faire leadership style
• Transactional leadership style
• Transformational leadership style
• Situational Leadership style
Types of leadership style

•A common belief of many Autocratic leaders
is that followers require direct supervision at
all times or else they would not operate
effectively.
•Autocratic leadership style works well if the
leader is competent and knowledgeable
enough to decide about each and everything.
•Autocratic is considered one of the most
effective leadership styles in case there is
some emergency and quick decisions need to
be taken.
Autocratic leadership style

The way a Paternalistic leader works is by
acting as a father figure by taking care of
their subordinates as a parent would.
In this style of leadership the leader supplies
complete concern for his followers or
workers.
In return he receives the complete trust and
loyalty of his people. The relationship
between these co-workers and leader are
extremely solid.
The workers are expected to stay with a
company for a longer period of time
because of the loyalty and trust.
Paternalistic leadership 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 style of leadership encompasses discussion,
debate and sharing of ideas and encouragement
of people to feel good about their involvement.
In situations where roles are unclear or time is of
the essence, democratic leadership can lead to
communication failures and uncompleted
projects.
Democratic leadership works best in situations
where group members are skilled and eager to
share their knowledge.
Democratic leadership style

Laissez-faire leadership, also known as
delegate leadership, is a type of leadership
style in which leaders are hands-off and
allow group members to make the
decisions.
Laissez-faire leaders allow followers to have
complete freedom to make decisions
concerning the completion of their work.
It allows followers a high degree of
autonomy and self-rule, while at the same
time offering guidance and support when
requested.
Laissez-faire leadership style

In this kind of leadership, a clear
chain of command is established.
The leader motivates his
subordinates by presenting them
rewards and punishments.
All requirements for a subordinate
are clearly stated with corresponding
rewards. If they fail to satisfy those
requirements, they will receive a
corresponding punishment.
Transactional Leadership style

Transformational leaders lead by motivating by
their followers. Leaders appeal to their
followers' ideals and morals to motivate them
in accomplishing their tasks.
Basically, these kinds of leaders empower their
followers using their own beliefs and personal
strengths. Simply put, they inspire their
followers. Famous transformational leaders
include Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela
& Mahatma Gandhi .
The main objective is to work to change or
transform his or her followers' needs and
redirect their thinking. Leaders that follow the
transformation style of leading, challenge and
inspire their followers with a sense of purpose
and excitement.
Transformational Leadership style

Practices of successful leaders
1. Challenge the process
2. Inspire a shared vision
3. Enable others to act
4. Model the way
5. Encourage the heart

Challenge the process
• Meet and overcome
barriers
• Never fear failure

Inspire a shared vision
•Vision
•Team goals
•Enthusiasm

Enable others to act
•Shared decisions
•Coach and support
•Trust and confidence

Model the way
•Set an example
•Deeds match words
•Little things = success

Encourage the heart
• Keep going when times
are tough
• Simple actions /
gestures
• Reinforce to motivate

Successful leaders are able to…
• Communicate
• Motivate
• Build Teams
• Solve Problems
• Resolve Conflicts
• Manage Change
• Promote Creativity

How do we do it?

• Challenge the process
• Inspire a shared vision
• Enable others to act
• Model the way
• Encourage the heart
Practice effective leadership
ourselves