2. What is….?
Leader:
• A person or thing that leads
• A person or thing that is the
most successful or advanced in
a particular area
- Oxford Dictionary
4. Leaders have…
• A vision / objective / goal
• A plan
• Self-knowledge
• High self-esteem
• Self-perseverance
• Self-gratification
5. Leaders are…
• Always improving
• Good communicators
• Good organizers
– Task and resources
– Alternatives
– Reach a decision
– Write down the plan
– Put the plan into action
– Evaluate
• Good counsellors
• Lead by example
6. Leadership Styles
• Autocratic
– Tell others what to do
– Effective when the time is limited, inexperienced or
team lacking skills
• Democratic
– Involves members and seek opinion
– Promotes team concept
• Laissez-faire
– Little or no direction to the group
– Offers an opinion only when required
– Highly motivated, knowledgeable & skilled group
7. Leaders vs. Others
Leaders
• Originate ideas
• Develop
• Innovate
• Challenge
• Do the right things
• Proactive
• Positive attitude
• Eye on the horizon
• Inspire trust
Others
• Copy
• Maintain
• Implement
• Submissive
• Do things right
• Reactive
8. Attitude Helps
Attitude
I did it
I will do it
I can do it
I think I can do it
I might do it
I think I might do it
What is it?
I wish I could do it
I don’t know how to do it
I can’t do it
I don’t want to do it
Chances
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
No Chance
9. Acquiring skills
• Polish your potential
– Change from reaction to pro-action
– High performers : willingness to develop
potential
– Biggest room in the world is the “Room for
improvement”
• Set your goals
– Ascertain who & what you are?
– Who you want to become?
– Plan how to reach?
– Monitor and correct your steps
10. Develop Self-esteem
• Believe that you have GREAT potential
• Expect to Succeed
• Visualize yourself at the top
• Pursue Goals with Passion
– Generate excitement
– Pumps adrenaline into blood
– More energy to respond to challenges
• Believe in Yourself
– Arouse to action “The Best” within you.
