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

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
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.

Cont

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.

Cont

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.

Cont
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.

Cont
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