Introduction History of Leadership Leadership Attributes and Skills Roles of Leadership and Teamwork Conclusion References

Leadership is a key in determining a business success The progress of leading requires collaboration of strategic team members During meetings, decision is taken using autocratic, democratic or laissez-faire forms of action

Depending on the nature of the

organization; its structure, culture and the playing situation

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Some executives are not leaders, but managers

Managers are detailed oriented while

leaders are innovative, risk takers and free thinkers

Traditional style: Autocracy, full

power, centralized decisions.

Modern styles:
Baby Boomers: supported

Democracy & employee participation. Gen X: Empowerment of employees. Gen Y: Encourage work within diverse environments.
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Leaders:
Are authentic Have a vision Inspire people Are open to feedback Are decisive Motivate

oCognitive oInterpersonal Skills oBusiness Requirement oStrategic Requirement

The key to success is found in the team of associates brought together to assist with the global operations- with each one contributing a unique set of talents and abilities to the teams overall efforts
- Gabrielsson, Seristo and Darling

How to lead a team? Carry responsibility Develop team beginning with conventional approach Use positive attitude towards problems Make the team feel important

A new leadership perspective model

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Effective leader motivates, guides, and achieves the organizational goals and visions Good leader is one who overcomes challenges and inspires their team to work effectively Leader can practice negative or positive powers The teams strengths and weaknesses

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 John

Gardner:

Most important, leaders can conceive and articulate goals that lift people out of their petty preoccupations and unite them in pursuit of objectives worthy of their best efforts

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