Network of Leaders

Leadership Competencies

April 21,2009

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Who is a leader ????

“Each of us possess the capacity for leadership.

No matter what your age, circumstances, or condition of life,
the possibility of becoming a leader exists at every moment.”

Warren Bennis

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 Leaderships INHIBITORS
Fear
Fear can often block change and even the openness
to change.

Institutional Barriers
Discriminatory hiring practices, employment inequity etc.

Sense Of Not Belonging

Marginalization, discrimination, hate-crimes, racism etc.

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 TEN traits of a positive thinker

1. Optimism
2. Enthusiasm
3. Integrity
4. Courage
5. Confidence
6. Determination
7. Patience
8. Calmness
9. Focus
10. Trust
(Ventrella, S.W.,2001, New York: The Free Press)

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HOW DO YOU DEFINE LEADERSHIP?

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 LEADERSHIP defined…

“Leadership is the process of persuasion and example

by which an individual or team induces a group to take
action that is in accord with the leader’s purpose of the
shared purpose.” – John Gardner, On Leadership

Key Words: Persuasion, Example, Individual, Team,

Group, Shared Purpose

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 LEADERSHIP defined…

“Leadership is the process of influencing people to

accomplish the mission, inspiring their commitment and
improving the organization.”
(SAF, Sept. 29, 2006)

Key Words: Process, Influence, Accomplish, Inspire,

Commitment, Mission

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 LEADERSHIP contd…

Leadership is about influence:

The How – the value one uses to influence others.

The What – the ends for which one uses their influence.

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 LEADERSHIP contd…

Leaders must value and practice:

Collaboration

Diversity and Inclusion

Continuous Learning

Integrity

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 LEADERSHIP Principles

Leading by example…
highlight real life examples of leadership, do exercises, games etc.

Leading by motivation…
highlight examples of individuals or stories which inspire.
Always give personal examples if possible.

Leading by inspiration…
showcase examples of individuals, events making significant
contributions to society.

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 COMMON DENOMINATORS of a
leader

1. You look for ways to improve yourself.

2. You are service oriented.
3. You radiate positive energy.
4. You believe in other people.
5. You work on balancing your life.
6. You value differences.
7. You see your life as an adventure.

(Stephen Covey, Principle-

Principle-Centered Leadership)

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 Leadership Styles
PARTICIPATORY: Leads by bringing everybody
on board and allows them to participate. Every
opinion, idea, suggestion and skill is valued
and analyzed objectively.

CONSULTATIVE: Leads by consulting with others

to garner their opinion, ideas and thoughts.
The leader then delegates responsibilities
based on appropriate skills.

COLLABORATIVE: Leads through collaborating

with other members of the group so
everybody will share in the decision-making
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 Leadership Styles
TACTICAL LEADERSHIP: The tactical leader
clarifies the goal, convinces us of its necessity,
explains the plan and strategies, organizes and
coordinates activities, and deals aggressively
with individual performance issues.

POSITIONAL LEADERSHIP: The positional

leader is in charge of a structure whose purpose
is to perform a set of tasks or activities. The
positional leader sets goals, organizes activities,
motivates, and rewards.
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 Tips For LEADERS

Watch body language (yours and the group)

Be a good listener

Check back with the group

Summarize and be careful what you say

Be aware of your own behavior

Make eye contact

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