Leadership

Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. Leaders carry out this process by applying their leadership attributes, such as beliefs, values, ethics, character, knowledge, and skills According to Bass(1989&1990) there are three basic ways how people become leaders

HOW PEOPLE BECOME LEADERS

Trait Theory

Great Events Theory

Transformational Leadership Theory

Trait theory- Some personality traits may lead people naturally into leadership roles. Great Events Theory-A crisis or an important event that may cause a person to rise as a leader and brings out his qualities Transformational Leadership Theory-People can learn leadership skills

MYTHS OF LEADING

Myths of Leading

Position myth

Destination Myth

Influence Myth

Inexperience Myth

Freedom Myth

Potential Myth

All or Nothing Myth

The Position Myth People have a misconception that leadership comes from a title. A title or a position will make you a boss not a leader. The true measure of leadership is influence and not the position most of the people wait for that position to lead and miss the opportunities they get. A person has to start from the position he or she has been given and start from there to reach to top Leadership is a choice you make, not a place you sit

T i i learn to lead.

- Thi i the myth i whi h a person thinks i I reach the top I will

Becoming a good leader is a li elong learning process. If you dont try out your leadership skills and decision making skills when stakes are small and risks are low, you are likely to get into trouble at higher levels when the cost of mistakes is high T lu c - If I were on the top people would follow me

You may be able to grant someone a position but, but you cannot grant him real leadership influence must be earned. A position gives you a chance but your influence can help you to maintain that position or over go beyond. x i c -Without experience being the top person in an organi ation,you T would likely to overestimate the amount of control