WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
Leadership is ...........
Something Above Norm
When we see an individual or a group of people begin to behave in a pattern as result by influence of someone else.
Influencing People
When we can get other people to get things done willingly to a desired standard and quality above the norm and when they accomplished a goal.
The Process of Committing People to Act
When we can get people to contribute their best for the purpose of the team.
Leadership is not ..........
Ownership, Management, System, Miracles or Magic.
Above all, leadership is about vision, competence, influence, energizing people, communication, courage, passion and all other matter related to leading people and accomplishment. It is all about human relation and people orientated.
The 4 Major Factors of Leadership
1. Leader
You must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know, your abilities,
and what you can do.
2. Follower
The fundamental starting point is having a good understanding of human nature such
as needs, emotions, motivation and limitation.
3. Communication
You lead through a two way communication.
4. Situation
All are different. What you do in one situation will not always work in another.
No two things are same in the world.
The 3 Levels of Leadership
Level 3 - Strategic Leader
The leader of a whole organization, with a number of operational leaders under your personal direction.
Level 2 - Operational Leader
The leader of one of the main parts of the organization and more than one team are under your control.
Level 1 - Team Leader
The leader of a team of people with clearly specified tasks to achieve.