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EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER
* CONFIDENCE - Confidence in yourself, confidence in others,
confidence in your cause, confidence in God’s
promise of assistance.
* OPTIMISM - a belief that the goal is not only good but that it will
be reached.
* KNOWLEDGE - an understanding of the underlying problems, what
needs to be done and how to go about getting it
done.
* CONCERN FOR OTHERS - a love and care that reaches out in
God’s name to every human
being.
* DECISIVENESS - the ability to weigh option, make decisions and gain
the acceptance of the group.
* OPENNESS - a respect for the opinions of all and a desire to work
with people of divergent views and personalities.
* GOOD EXAMPLE - a willingness to help with even menial tasks,
to be out in front, and to support the members
of the group in their endeavors.
* PATIENCE - the willingness to let ideas ripen, to plan adequately,
to await the right time for action.
* COURAGE - the courage to withstand criticism, to sacrifice self, to
resist pressure and to continue in the face of
adversity.
* COMMUNICATION - the ability to understand what others are trying
to say and to convey decisions and
action plans clearly.
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LE A D E R S H I P
BE H A V I O U R
We shall now examine the dilemmas of leadership in a behaviour continuum :
Leader - Centered Group - Centered
Use of authority
by leader
Tells Persuades Consults Participates Delegates
If we extend the continuum at either extreme we get autocracy
or abdication. The “ autocratic ” leader violates the values and
self - respect of the group members The irresponsible “ abdicate ”
violates the concept of leadership that achieves goals.
FACTORS INFLUENCING LEADERSHIP STYLES
Four import sources of influence determine the behaviour pattern that
leaders will follow. Their inter - relationships and influence on leadership
style is demonstrated below.
(1) Personality of Leaders
i) Value systems
ii ) Confidence in group members
iii ) Leadership inclinations
iv ) Feelings of security in uncertain situations
(2) Personality of Group Members
i) Their need for independence
ii ) Their readiness to assume responsibilities
iii ) Their interest in the goal / problem
iv ) Their knowledge, experience, skills
v) Their desire to share in decision - making
(3) Nature of the Task
i) The nature of the problem / goal to be achieved
ii ) The pressures of time
(4) Nature of the Environment
i) The structure of the organization
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ii ) Outside pressures - social, economic and political
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