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The school which is over managed and under-led does not perform up to the benchmark.

Manager v. Leader

→ focus on planning,

• rganizing, staffing,

directing and controlling → gets his authority by virtue of his position in the organization → focus on listening, building relationships, teamwork, inspiring, motivating and persuading the followers → gets his authority from his followers

Manager v. Leader

→ follow the

• rganization’s policies

and procedure → more of science → deals with the technical dimension in an organization or the job content → follow their own instinct → an art → deals with the people aspect in an

• rganization

Manager v. Leader

→ measures/evaluates people by their name, past records, present performance → Reactive → based more on written communication → sees and evaluates individuals as having potential for things that can’t be measured → Proactive → based more on verbal communication

Both leadership and management are essential for individual as well as organizational success. Leadership accompanied by management sets a new direction and makes efficient use of resources to achieve it.

Qualities of a Leader

Vision and foresight A leader cannot maintain influence unless he exhibits that he is forward-

• looking. He has to visualize situations and thereby

has to frame logical programs. Intelligence A leader should be intelligent enough to examine problems and difficult situations. He should be analytical who weighs pros and cons and then summarizes the situation.

Communicative skills A leader must be able to communicate the policies and procedures clearly, precisely and effectively. Objective A leader has to be having a fair outlook which is free from bias and which does not reflects his willingness towards a particular individual. He should develop his own opinion and should base his judgment on facts and logic. Knowledge of work A leader should know the nature of work of his subordinates because it is then he can win the trust and confidence of his subordinates.

Sense of responsibility Responsibility and accountability toward work is very important to bring a sense of influence. Only then he can motivate the subordinates to do their best. Self-confidence and will-power Confidence in himself is important to earn the confidence of the

• subordinates. He should be trustworthy and should

handle the situations with full will power. Humanist He has to handle the personal problems

• f his subordinates with great care and attention.

Treating people on humanitarian grounds is essential for building a congenial environment.

Empathy It is an old adage about “walking a mile in their shoes”. A leader should understand the problems and complaints of employees and should also have a complete view of their needs and aspirations. This helps in improving human relations and personal contacts with the employees.

High school dropout  janitor at school  GED  College  teacher  principal  superintendent

REVIEW of Leader Characteristics Commitment Loyalty Self-discipline Strong work ethic Creativity Ability to learn from mistakes Principles Passion for something greater Trust Honesty Tenacity Openness Patience Responsibility Courage Confidence

Physical appearance A leader must have a pleasing

• appearance. Physique and health are very important

for a good leader. “Study after study has found that leaner, fitter, better-dressed, better-groomed, and therefore better- looking people are paid more, promoted faster, and rewarded with more positive evaluations.” - Bryan Smith in Men’s Health “Looking good on the job is an intangible asset that can be important….”

#1: SMILE

Respondents stated that those who smile are considered more trustworthy than those that do not.

#2: SHAVE

People distrust those with facial hair, feeling that they are “hiding something.”

#3: GO SHOPPING

Not everyone needs to dress like a banker to be successful.

#4: STAND UP STRAIGHT

Subjects who sit or stand in a powerful position not only give the appearance of strength, they psychologically feel more powerful, successful and “in charge”.

#5: SLIM DOWN

The net worth of the obese is roughly half that of those with normal body mass.

#6: MAKE UP

Women who wear makeup earn up to 30 percent more than those who ‘can’t be bothered’.

Only a tiny percentage of leaders are naturals. People are genuinely attracted to those who move in reasoned, affirmative, innovative, or intrepid directions. Leadership characteristics can be learned and implemented

Leadership Styles

• 1. Autocratic (Authoritarian)
• 2. Democratic (Participative)
• 3. Delegative (Laissez-Faire)

AUTOCRATIC Leaders *style characterized by individual control over all decisions *little input from group members *typically make choices based on their own ideas and judgments *rarely accept advice from followers

AUTOCRATIC Leaders * Involves absolute, authoritarian control over a group * Group members are rarely trusted with decisions or important tasks Benefits

• when decisions need to be made quickly without

consulting with a large group of people Some projects require strong leadership in order to get things accomplished quickly and efficiently.

* In stressful situations group members may actually prefer an autocratic style * Allows members of the group to focus on performing specific tasks Downside:

• Group may dislike that they are unable to contribute ideas
• Often results in a lack of creative solutions to problems
• Often viewed as bossy, controlling, and dictatorial

Democratic leadership members of the group take a more participative role in the decision-making process

• usually one of the most effective styles
• lead to higher productivity
• better contributions from group members
• increased group morale

Democratic leadership Characteristics

• Members are encouraged to share ideas and
• pinions (leader retains the final say over decisions)
• Members feel more engaged in the process
• Creativity is encouraged and rewarded

Benefits

• Can lead to better ideas and more creative

solutions

• Group members feel more involved
• Members are more committed to projects
• Leads to higher productivity

Democratic leadership Downsides

• where roles are unclear or time is of the

essence, democratic leadership can lead to communication failures and uncompleted projects

• group members may not have the necessary

knowledge or expertise to make quality contributions

Delegative (Laissez-faire) leadership

• leaders are hands-off and allow group members to

make the decisions

• leads to the lowest productivity among group

members

Delegative (Laissez-faire) leadership Characteristics

• Very little guidance from leaders
• Complete freedom for followers to make

decisions

• Leaders provide the tools and resources needed
• Group members are expected to solve problems
• n their own

Benefit

• can be effective in situations where group

members are highly skilled, motivated and capable

• f working on their own

Delegative (Laissez-faire) leadership Downsides

• Not ideal in situations where group members

lack the knowledge or experience they need to complete tasks and make decisions

• Some people are not good at setting their own

deadlines, managing their own projects and solving problems on their own