DLD211

Leadership Skills, Styles and Settings

Introductory Lecture
Dr. Samuel T. Owoeye
sam.owoeye@covenantuniversity.edu.ng
Biblical Framework

But select capable men from all the

people—men who fear God,
trustworthy men who hate dishonest
gain—and appoint them as officials
over thousands, hundreds, fifties and
tens.—Exodus 18:21
 Leadership defined
Leadership is taking the lead in your field
that makes men refer to you.
David Oyedepo

Leadership is the capacity to translate

vision into reality – Warren Bennis
Leadership defined
Leadership is being in the forefront of
a vision that leads a group or a
society to a better future eventually
leaving legacies for the benefit of
mankind and footprints for others to
follow.
What are leadership skills?
• Leadership skills refer to technical
abilities and qualities that enhance
leadership effectiveness when
applied.

• Leadership skills can be hard or soft.

What is leadership style?
 “Leadership style is the manner and
approach of providing direction,
implementing plans, and motivating
people.” (Ojokuku et al, 2012:203).
 “Great leaders choose their leadership
styles based on prevailing
circumstances and the end goal.” (Brian
Tracy, 2017).
 What is leadership settings?
•Leadership settings refer to the practice of
leadership in different broad fields and
endeavors of man.
•These broad fields include religious,
business, corporate, political, educational
and community.
Module 1: Leadership skills
Week 2: Conceptual Skills and Leadership
Effectiveness
Week 3: Leadership and Human Relations
Week 4: Leadership and Communication Skills
Week 5: Digital Literacy and Leadership
Effectiveness
Week 6: Financial Intelligence and Leadership
Effectiveness
 Module 2: Leadership Styles
Week 7: Styles of Leadership I: Autocratic,
Laissez-Faire, and Democratic
Week 8: Styles of Leadership II: Visionary,
Transformational and Servant
Week 9:Styles of Leadership III: Team,
Strategig and Cross-Cultural
Week 10: Mid-Semester Examinations
 Module 3: Leadership Settings
Week 11: Religious Leadership
Week 12: Business, Corporate and Educational
Leadership
Week 13: Political and Community Leadership

Week 14: Revision

Recommended Books
Recommended Books
Lecture Ground Rules
•Lateness for lecture shall not be allowed.
•Movement during lecture shall not be
allowed.
•Students will only be allowed to go out
of the Lecture Hall on an emergency
(God forbid).
Lecture Ground Rules
• No form of distraction during lecture shall be
tolerated.
• The University lecture dress code shall be
enforced.
• Lecture period shall not extend beyond
stipulated hours.
Lecture Ground Rules
• No form of eating and chewing shall be
allowed during lecture.
• Students can use their devices only for note-
taking during lecture.
• To qualify for examination, student shall make
a minimum of 75% lecture attendance score.
Welcome to Alpha Semester 2020/2021