Leadership Ability

A lesson in Leadership through questions & answers By R. Masilamani

Leadership Question 1
Describe a situation that tested your leadership skills. How did you manage the situation? (Harvard)

Leadership Question 2
Discuss two situations in the past four years where you have taken an Active leadership role. How do these events demonstrate your managerial potential? (Anderson)

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18 Statements to Answer Not at All - A Rarely B Sometimes C Very Often D

Write the relevant response in the box

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How Good Are Your Leadership Skills?

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1. When assigning tasks, I consider peoples skills and interests

2. I doubt myself and my ability to succeed. 3. I expect nothing less than top-notch results from people 4. I expect my people to work harder than I do.

5 .When someone is upset, I try to understand how he or she is feeling.

6. When circumstances change, I can struggle to know what to do 7 .I think that personal feelings shouldn't be allowed to get in the way of performance and productivity.

8. I am highly motivated because I know I have what it takes to be successful

9 Time spent worrying about team morale is time thats wasted.

How Good Are Your Leadership Skills?

questions 10. I get upset and worried quite often in the workplace. 12. When working with a team, I encourage everyone to work toward the same overall objectives.
11. My actions show people what I want from them. 12. When working with a team, I encourage everyone to work toward the same overall objectives. 13. I make exceptions to my rules and expectations its easier than being the enforcer all the time! 14. I enjoy planning for the future. 15. I feel threatened when someone criticizes me. 16. I make time to learn what people need from me, so that they can be successful. 17. Im optimistic about life, and I can see beyond temporary setbacks and problems. 18 .I think that teams perform best when individuals keep doing the same tasks and perfecting them, instead of learning new skills and challenging themselves.

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11. My actions show people what I want from them.

13. I make exceptions to my rules and expectations its easier than being the enforcer all the time! 14. I enjoy planning for the future. 15. I feel threatened when someone criticizes me. 16. I make time to learn what people need from me, so that they can be successful.

17. Im optimistic about life, and I can see beyond temporary setbacks and problems
18. I think that teams perform best when individuals keep doing the same tasks and perfecting them, instead of learning new skills and challenging themselves

Score Interpretation
ScoreComment 18-34You need to work hard on your leadership skills. The good news is that if you use more of these skills at work, at home, and in the community, you'll be a real asset to the people around you. You can do it and now is a great time to start! (Read below to start.) 35-52You're doing OK as a leader, but you have the potential to do much better. While you've built the foundation of effective leadership, this is your opportunity to improve your skills, and become the best you can be. Examine the areas where you lost points, and determine what you can do to develop skills in these areas. (Read below to start.) 53-90Excellent! You're well on your way to becoming a good leader. However, you can never be too good at leadership or too experienced so look at the areas where you didn't score maximum points, and figure out what you can do to improve your performance. (Read below to start.)

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Leadership Theories: The 8 Major Leadership Theories

1. "Great Man" Theories 2. Trait Theories 3. Contingency Theories 4. Situational Theories 5. Behavioral Theories 6. Participative Theories 7. Management Theories 8. Relationship Theories

Leadership QUIZ
Quiz - What's Your Leadership Style? According to Lewin, they can be..

Authoritarian(Autocratic) Participative(Democratic) Delegative (Laissez Faire)

What Is Autocratic Leadership?

Little or no input from group members Leaders make the decisions Group leaders dictate all the work methods and processes Group members are rarely trusted with decisions or important tasks

What Is Democratic Leadership?

Group members are encouraged to share ideas and opinions, even though the leader retains the final say over decisions. Members of the group feel more engaged in the process. Creativity is encouraged and rewarded.

What Is Laissez-Faire Leadership? Very little guidance from leaders Complete freedom for followers to make decisions Leaders provide the tools and resources needed Group members are expected to solve problems on their own

What Is Transformational Leadership?

MacGregor Burns said, transformational leadership is. Intellectual Stimulation Individualized Consideration Inspirational Motivation Idealized Influence

What is Emotional Intelligence Self Management Self Awareness Self Regulation Self Motivation Empathy

SAMPLE ESSAY
Read the example of text below Its about the WELLWORK Action Team Improve and expedite our production operations Look for the leadership abilities applied Look for results that occurred Asses the impact of leadership ability on the results Compare with the independent comments

The Top 10 Leadership Qualities

Vision Integrity Dedication Magnanimity Humility

Openness Creativity Fairness Assertiveness Sense of humour

10 Ways to Become a Better Leader

1. Learn More About Your Leadership Style 2. Encourage Creativity 3. Serve As a Role Model 4. Be Passionate 5. Listen and Communicate Effectively 6. Have a Positive Attitude 7. Encourage People to Make Contributions 8. Motivate Your Followers 9. Offer Rewards and Recognition 10. Keep Trying New Things

Top 10 Qualities That Make A Great Leader

Honesty Ability to Delegate Communication Sense of Humor Confidence Commitment Positive Attitude Creativity Intuition Ability to Inspire

Communication
The Essence of Leadership Leaders Need Communication skills Communication Essentials should prevail to,
Send a message in a clear and straightforward manner. Let the other person accept the message. Be sure that the person has received and understood the message.

Its Leadership Through Shared Vision & Mission

The Nature of Good Communication

Leaders convey plans and directions. Team members tell leaders what they require to do their jobs so the leaders can provide it. All team members directly coordinate their activities with each other. Leaders monitor progress toward goals by talking to team members and listening to what they have to say.

PEOPLE SKILLS FOR EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP

Insights into people skills Skills in applying principles of motivating people Better leadership skills to manage employees Competencies in leading employees Skills for resolving conflicts Abilities to help employees achieve excellent performance Interpersonal skills Persuasive skills to negotiate with others Abilities to help individuals to release their creativity

Leadership Characteristics
Proactive vs reactive Flexible/adaptable A good communicator Respectful Quiet confidence Enthusiastic Open minded Resourceful Rewarding Well educated Open to change Interested in feedback Evaluative Organised Consistent Delegati Instinctiveve