Definitions

Leadership:

•  Is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.
• Effective leadership is based upon ideas, but won't happen unless these ideas can be communicated to others in a way that engages them.

Leader:

You must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know, and what you can do. Also, note that it is the followers, not the leader or someone else who determines if the leader is successful. If they do not trust or lack confidence in their leader, then they will be uninspired. To be successful you have to convince your followers, not yourself or your superiors, that you are worthy of being followed. Also you have to be:

• Able to delegate
• Organized 
• Brave 
• Honest
• Responsible
• Passionate
• Great listener
• Charismatic 
• Popular
• Respectful

Leadership starts from Confidence.. 
             Confidence leads to Self-respect..
                         Self-respect leads to Decisiveness..

                                   Decisiveness leads to Rationalism..
                                              Rational leads to Success.
                                                                                                    By: " Salah Metwaly"     

What makes a person want to follow a leader? People want to be guided by those they respect and who have a clear sense of direction. To gain respect, they must be ethical. A sense of direction is achieved by conveying a strong vision of the future.

Clue to be a successful leader

No one is born a leader!! Everyone can develop leadership skills and everyone can benefit from using them.

First, analyze yourself:

1. What kind of leader am I? 

2. What are my goals, purposes, and expectations in working with this particular group?

Second, Identify areas for improvement; Ask yourself these questions:

1. Do I try to be aware of how others think and feel? 

2. Do I try to help others perform to the best of their abilities? 

3. Do I accept and appreciate other perspectives and opinions? 

4. Am I willing to try new ideas and new ways of doing things? 

5. Am I able to communicate with others effectively? 

6. Am I a good problem solver? 

7. Am I willing to accept responsibility? 

8. Am I aware of current issues and concerns in my community?

Third, take actions.

Quotes

"Leaders are leaders no matter what the title is"

"Becoming a leader is like learning to play the violin in public " Anonymous                                                                                                   

"Never take a person’s dignity: It is worth everything to them, and nothing to you." Frank Barron

"Education is power" Frederick Douglass

 

Leading an effective team needs better skills

Many years of experience in Exploring have shown that good leadership is a result of the careful application of 11 skills that any post leader or officer can learn to use. With practice, these skills can become a part of the adult’s or youth officer’s leadership style and will prove helpful in exploring and all other leadership situations.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POST
2. KNOWING AND USING THE RESOURCES OF THE GROUP
3. COMMUNICATING
4. PLANNING
5. CONTROLLING GROUP PERFORMANCE
6. EVALUATING
7. SETTING THE EXAMPLE
8. SHARING LEADERSHIP
9. COUNSELING

10.EFFECTIVE TEACHING

Common leadership competencies

Common leadership competencies – how do you rate your competency levels?

• Do you avoid tackling difficult situations?
• Are you frustrated that you’re not getting the most from your people?
• Would you like to generate and encourage more creative ideas from those around you?
• Are you unaware of the triggers that cause your stress levels to rise?

"Human Relations" 

• The seven most important words: “I don't know but I’ll find out."
• The six most important words: "I admit I made a mistake."
• The five most important words: "You did a good job."
• The four most important words: "What is your opinion."
• The three most important words: "If you please."
• The two most important words: "Thank you,"
• The one most important word: "We"
• The least important word: "I"

Acquiring Leadership Skills

Effective leadership is something that needs to be developed with time.  The reason why some of us find it very difficult at times could be because, at some stage we have overlooked the underlying qualities that a good leader needs to have, and how we could develop those qualities, but we have begun more to focus on what we need to get done, and the easiest possible way to do it.


Regardless of whether you reside near the top of the financial career ladder or near the bottom, youll need additional leadership skills before reaching the next rung. Jeff Thomson, president and CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), speaks to Business Finance editor in chief Jack Sweeney about how finance executives can develop and acquire leadership skills. 

Leader Capabilities

Remember: improving your leadership capabilities is one of the most effective ways to improve your business performance.

Leading People Capabilities                                  Leader Skills

·       Passionate about people                                Presentation Skills

·       Performance management                            Verbal Communication 

·       Building effective team                                  Running Meetings

·       Coaching                                                        Written Communication

·       Touch points                                                   Negotiation 

·       Giving feedback                                              Listening                                     

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