LEADERSHIP 101

Influence, Impact, Empower, Lead

Yasser Takie Eddine Abdesselam
• Bachelor’s Degree, Finance, UMAB (2011)
• Master’s Degree, Marketing, UMAB (2013)
• Co-Founder & Manager, Digital Herd Agency (2017)
• MEPI ELIProgram Trainer (2018)
• Professional Fellowship Program Alumnus (2017)
• Founding Member, Algeria Model United Nations (2014)
• Founding Member, University Developers Community (2014)
• Founding Member, El Djmâa (2018)
• Founder & Project Manager, ExperTease Project (2017)
• Former WikiStage Regional Ambassador, (2015-2017)
• Former Digital Manager, Icosnet,SPA (2015-2016)
• Certified Entrepreneurship Coach
• Digital Communication Specialist
• Graphic & Web Designer
• Digital Enthusiast

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Yasser Takie Eddine Abdesselam
A human being who knows a bit about
what he does and loves Batman.

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What is leadership?
Leadership is defined as a process by whereby an individual influences a group
of individuals to achieve a common goal.

Leadership is the ability to influence others, with or without authority.

Leadership is both a research area and a practical skill encompassing the ability
of an individual or organization to lead or guide other individuals, teams, or
entire organizations

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What is a leader?

A person that holds a dominant or superior position within their field,

and is able to exercise a high degree of control or influence over others.

Or according to Peter Drucker

A leader is a person who has followers.

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 Leaders * Fortune Magazine, 2014

Jorge Bergoglio Arati Prabhakar Derek Jeter Angela Merkel Malala Yousafzai Jeff Bezos
Pope Director Captain Chancellor Human Rights Activist CEO
Vatican DARPA New York Yankees Germany Pakistan Amazon.com

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Also Leaders

Adolf Hitler Kim Jong Un Muammar Al Kadhafi Genghis Khan Mao Tse Tung Benjamin Netanyahu

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What is a « GOOD » leader?

A good leader posses a clear vision, is courageous, has integrity,

honesty, humility and clear focus. He is a strategic planner and
believes in teamwork.

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made
?
Are leaders born or

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Statistics
Results

Born
23%

Made
77%

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 Leaership Theories

Trait Theory

Skill Theory

Situational Theory

Process Theory

Transformational Theory

Transactional Theory

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I. The boring part
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The Trait Theory
Trait Theory
This theory suggests that certain individuals have special innate or
inborn characteristics or qualities that make them leaders, and it is these
qualities that differentiate them from non-leaders.

The trait theory approach makes us ask these questions:

• Is leadership an art or a science?
• Is a leader defined by action or state of mind?

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Major Leadership Traits

Intelligence Self-confidence Determination

Integrity Sociability

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Trait Theory Strengths
• It is naturally pleasing theory.
• It is valid as lot of research has validated the foundation and basis of
the theory.
• It serves as a yardstick against which the leadership traits of an
individual can be assessed.
• It gives a detailed knowledge and understanding of the leader element
in the leadership process

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Trait Theory Limitations
• There is bound to be some subjective judgment in determining who is
regarded as a ‘good’ or ‘successful’ leader
• The list of possible traits tends to be very long. More than 100
different traits of successful leaders in various leadership positions
have been identified. These descriptions are simply generalities.
• There is also a disagreement over which traits are the most important
for an effective leader
• It is very complex

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2.
The Skills Theory
Skill Theory
This theory suggests that knowledge and abilities are needed for
effective leadership. Effective administration and leadership depends on
three basic personal skills: technical, human, and conceptual.

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Skill Theory Strengths
• Leader centered model that stresses the importance of developing
particular leadership skills
• It is intuitively appealing. It makes leadership available to everyone.
Unlike personality traits, skills are competencies that individuals can
learn or develop.
• Provides an expansive view of leadership that incorporates a wide
variety of components including problem-solving skills, social
judgement skills, knowledge, individual attributes, career experiences,
and environmental influences.

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Skill Theory Limitations
• The approach seems to extend beyond the boundaries of leadership.
Including so many components becomes more general and less precise
in explaining leadership performance.
• Weak in predictive value. Not an accurate indicator of how
components affect performance.

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3.
The Situational Theory
Situational Theory
This theory is widely known and it suggests that situations are what
forge leaders and that different situations demand different kinds of
leadership.

Delegating Supporting Coaching Directing

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4.
The Process Theory
Process Theory
This theory suggests that leadership is a phenomenon that resides in the
context and makes leadership available to everyone.

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5.
The Transformational Theory
Transformational Theory
Suggests that leadership causes change in individuals and social
systems. In its ideal form, it creates valuable and positive change in the
followers with the end goal of developing followers into leaders.

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6.
The Transactional Theory
Transactional Theory
Focuses on supervision, organization, and performance; transactional
leadership is a style of leadership in which leaders promote
compliance by followers through both rewards and punishments.

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Major
Leadership
Styles
Leadership Styles
Autocratic leadership style
• In this style of leadership, a leader has complete command and hold over their
employees/team.
Leadership Styles
The Laissez Faire Leadership Style
• Here, the leader totally trusts their employees/team to perform the job
themselves.
Leadership Styles
Democratic/Participative leadership style
• The leaders invite and encourage the team members to play an important
role in decision-making process, though the ultimate decision-making
power rests with the leader.
Leadership Styles
Bureaucratic leadership
• Here the leaders strictly adhere to the organizational rules and policies.
Also, they make sure that the employees/team also strictly follows the
rules and procedures.
What Makes a Good Leader?
Self-Awareness
You have an intimate knowledge of your inner emotional state. You
know your strengths and your weaknesses. You know when you’re
working in flow and you know when you’re over worked. You know
yourself, including your capabilities and your limitations, which allows
you to push yourself to your maximum potential.

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Self-Direction
You’re able to direct yourself effectively and powerfully. You know how
to get things done, how to organize tasks and how to avoid
procrastination. You know how to generate energy for projects, to calm
yourself when angered. You can make decisions quickly when
necessary, but can also slow to consider all the options on the table.

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Vision
You’re working towards a goal that’s greater than yourself. It could be
something small, like the success of the team, or a larger vision like
world peace. Working towards a vision is far more inspiring than
working towards personal gain.

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Ability to Motivate
Leaders don’t lead by telling people what they have to do. Instead,
leaders cause people to want to help them. A key part of this is
cultivating your own desire to help others. When others sense that you
want to help them, they in turn want to help you.

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Emotional Intelligence
Most of these traits tie directly into emotional intelligence (EQ).
Leaders with high EQ are intrinsically more self aware. They
understand their mental processes and know how to direct themselves.
They’re more in touch with what they’re deeply passionate about. They
naturally care more for others and receive more compassion in return.
They’re more socially in tune.

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II. The fun part
Activity 1
The Human Knot

• Form groups
• Stand facing each other
• Reach towards the center
• Grab another hand
• Do not grab the hand of the
person next to you
• Without separating hands, open
the knot

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Activity 2
Leaders You Admire

• Form groups
• Pick a spokesperson
• Choose one leader you admire
• Discuss their leadership style
• Select their leadership traits
• Defend your choice

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Activity 3
Future History

• Form groups
• Pick a spokesperson
• Follow the chart you have to
decide your future history
• Tell how your leadership style
will change your community

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Thank You
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