What is leadership?

Is the ability to motivate a group of people towards common goal. It means focused action in direction of worthy purpose.

Leadership style

Autocratic Democratic Paternalistic Laissez-Faire

Autocratic

 I am the boss.
Can create de-motivation and alienation of staff. Valuable in business where decisions are quick and decisive.

Democratic

Consultation before decisions. Leader takes decision &seeks to persuade others. Creates motivation & involvement. Improves sharing of ideas & experiences.

Encourages but delays decision making.

Laissez-Faire
Highly Motivational. Improves Coordination & Decision Making. Relies on good Team work & Interpersonal relations. Useful in businesses where creative ideas are important.

Paternalistic
Paternalistic leader makes decision but may consult. Believes in supporting staff.

Leadership traits:
oInspire

oCommunicate
oSupport.

Leadership qualities
Authoritarian

Participative

Delegative

"A true leader is one who leads by example and sacrifices more than anyone else, in his or her pursuit of excellence." - N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman, Infosys.

Narayana Murthy Says

Leadership is about raising the aspirations of followers and enthusing people with a desire to reach for the stars.

About Narayana Murthy

Founder of Infosys limited. Mr. Murthy has served as the Chairman & Chief mentor during 19812011.

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EARLY LIFE :

Mr. Murthy was born on 20th August, 1946 in Mysore in Karnataka. Obtained Masters degree from IITKanpur.

Excellence achieved by Him

12th greatest entrepreneurs of our time.

The Economist ranked him 8th among the top 15 most admired global leaders (2005).

Ranked 28th among the worlds mostrespected business leaders.

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He has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. The Legion dhonneur by the Government of France, and the CBE by the British government.

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The World Entrepreneur of the Year 2003 by Ernst & Young. In 1996-97, he was awarded the JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award. He was awarded the 2012 Hoover Medal. He has about 25 honorary doctorates from universities in India and abroad.

His 2 Mottos

Sathyannasti Paro Dharma. (there is no dharma greater than adherence to truth) Satyameva jayate (truth alone triumphs). Let these be your motto for good corporate leadership. he says.

His Leadership Qualities

Strategist Adversity Values consistency Visionary outlook Enhancing trust Action speaks than words Managerial remuneration

Leadership Style
The style of Narayana Murthy has mixture of some styles that are given below

Mr. Murthy has a positive style of leadership i.e. a leader promote his follower to work hard by offering them rewards. Mr. Murthy promote his employee as per their ability. He always believe in Honesty and Loyalty.

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Also known as participative style. Mr. Murthy, he founded INFOSYS with 6 other professionals. He was the CEO of the company for 21 years, from 1981 to 2002. Under his leadership, Infosys was listed on NASDAQ in 1999. He served as the Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Mentor from 2002 to 2006.

Conclusion

Narayana murthy is a visionary who applied his leadership skills to built one of the biggest IT company in India. Stress on building & maintaining relationship.

Innovation is only means to sustain customer loyalty in a flattening world.

Thank You !!!

Presented By:Nikhil Bhamare 45