Surya

Varma

12/02/14

What is leadership?

• Leadership is defined as influencing others to work diligently toward achieving their goals.

•Clearly stating your vision!

•Explaining your plan for attaining your vision!

•Instilling confidence and optimism!

•Expressing confidence in those you lead!!!

Importance of leadership?There are limits to the use of authority in obtaining high performance amongst subordinates. Authority alone cannot generate a favorable attitude for improved performance. Because of its main reliance on influence, leadership is essential for obtaining successful work accomplishment.

Leadership is about:» Motivating

» Inspiring

» Taking people to greater heights

» Action

» Enabling, not telling

» Talking the talk and walking the walk...walking alongside

How to become a leader ? Initiative

Take responsibility Go the extra mile Show enthusiasm Take ownership of problems Introduce improvements Innovative Learn new skills Common sense is not

common!

The only way to really build leadership is by

doing it!

Types of LeadersLeader by the position achievedLeader by personality, charisma Leader by moral exampleLeader by power heldIntellectual leaderLeader because of ability to accomplish things

Managers

Focus on thingsDo things rightPlanOrganizeDirectControlFollows the rules

Leaders

Focus on peopleDo right thingsInspireInfluenceMotivateBuild Shape entities

Managers vs. Leaders

Common Activities

Φ PlanningΦ Organizi

ngΦ Directing Φ Controlli

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Planning

Manager Leader# Planning# Budgeting# Sets targets# Establishes

detailed steps# Allocates

resources

# Devises strategy # Sets direction# Creates vision

Organizing

Manager Leader#Creates structure#Job descriptions#Staffing #Hierarchy#Delegates#Training

#Gets people on board for strategy#Communication#Networks

Directing Work

Manager Leader# Solves problems# Negotiates # Brings to consensus

# Empowers people# Cheerleader

Controlling

Manager Leader# Implements control systems# Performance measures# Identifies variances# Fixes variances

# Motivate# Inspire# Gives sense of accomplishment

Leadership is a combination of character and competence; of who you are and what you can do.

Finally…

ANY

Surya