Lesson 5: Leadership

Training
 Learning Objectives:
The learners are expected to:

1.Describe Transformational Leadership;

2.Identify the characteristics of a leader; and

3.Express commitment to teamwork.

HUMAN BEHAVIOR
 -Is the “capacity of mental, physical, emotional, and social activities experienced
during the five stages of a human being’s life – prenatal, infancy, childhood,
adolescence, and adulthood. It includes the behaviors as dictated by culture, society,
values, morals, ethics, and genetics.”

 - states that human beings have a typical life course that consist of successive phases of
growth, each of which is characterized by a distinct set of physical, physiological and
behavioral features. -These phases are: -Prenatal life - infancy -Childhood -
Adolescence - adulthood
 Motivation:
 - Encompasses the internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in
people to be continually interested in and committed to a job, role or subject, and to
exert persistent efforts in attaining a goal.

 -It results from the interaction among conscious and unconscious factors such as the:
 -Intensity of desire or need
 -Incentive or reward value of the goal
 -Expectations of the individual and his significance to others.
 -The drive and ambition needed to achieve the goals
 -Need for an extra push at some stages of life
 Good Leadership
-Pertains to the qualities exemplified by a
leader.
-Acts of leading or the “process of social
influence in which one person can enlist the
aid and support of others in the
accomplishment of the common tasks.
 Characteristics of a Good Leader
 1.Vision – know where they want to go; can motivate people to believe in their vision
 2.Wit – sound judgments and decisions during critical situations
 3.Passion – intensely obsessed in whatever they are focused on
 4.Compassion – for their supporters and followers; have exemplary coaching and development skills. They
have heart for others.
 5.Charisma – captivating, charming who tend to draw people toward them; because maybe the way they
talk or carry themselves.
 6.Communication skills – great orators and persuaders
 7.Persistence – determined to attain their goals in spite of obstacles and problems
 8.Integrity – they walk their talk, practice what they preach, keep their promises, reliable
 9.Daring – bold, willing to take the risks, determined to chase their dreams. Winston Churchill states that
courage is the virtue on which all other virtues rest.
 10.Discipline – self control and order; stay focused and steady regardless of the situation.
Traits of a Leader

1.Character
2.Charisma
3.Commitment
4.Communication
5.Competence
6.Courage
 Transformational Leadership
 Transformational leadership is a leadership style that can inspire
positive changes in those who follow. Transformational leaders are
generally energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate. Not only are these
leaders concerned and involved in the process, but they are also
focused on helping every member of the group succeed.

 The primary goals of transformational leadership are to inspire growth,

promote loyalty, and instill confidence in group members. This article
discusses the characteristics of transformational leadership and its
effects on groups.
 Traits of Transformational Leaders
• Able to encourage others to communicate and participate
• Active listening skills
• Adaptability
• Authenticity and genuineness
• Creativity
• Emotionally intelligent
• Inspirational
• Open-mindedness
• Proactive problem-solvers
• Self-awareness
• Supportive
• Willingness to take responsibility
• Willingness to take well-informed risks
Three (3) Types of Functions
(Transformational Leadership)
 1.Task functions - defining the tasks; making the plan; allocating,
controlling; checking the performance; adjusting the plan
 2.Team functions – setting the standards with the group; enforcing discipline;
promoting team spirit; encouraging and motivating; developing sub-leaders;
communicating with the group; training
 3.Individualfunctions - attending to personal problems; praising individuals;
enhancing confidence; giving status pride; training as a continuing process;
involving individuals in decision-making process
Transactional Leadership

is primarily based on processes and control, and requires

a strict management structure. Transformational
leadership, on the other hand, focuses on inspiring others
to follow, and it requires a high degree of coordination,
communication, and cooperation.
Characteristics of a Transactional Leader

Replace the wants of a leader for the wants of a

follower
Emphasize development in setting goals,
directing them and striving to control outcomes
Can make important decisions
Have a strong personality
 Seven Habits of Highly Effective People –
by Stephen Covey (2007)
 1.Be proactive – be able to take responsibility for your life; creativity and initiative; you are the one in-
charge.
 2.Begin with the end in mind – envision your goal and make it happen;
 3.Put first things first - know priorities
 4.Think win-win – enter agreements and make solutions that are mutually beneficial and satisfying to both
parties.
 5.Seek first to understand, then to be understood – “the best way to understand is to listen” ; practice of
empathy governs this habit.
 6.Synergize – habit of creative cooperation; better results can be produced as a group rather than as
individuals
 7.Sharpen the saw – need to update through various food-for-the brain resources; sense of humor is vital in
relieving tensions and boredom as well as diffusing hostility; humor can even fosters camaraderie
 Teamwork
 Working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a
goal.

 means that people try to cooperate by using their individual skills and
providing constructive feedback, despite any personal conflict between
individuals.

 brings people together for a common purpose or goal; when groups have
common goals, teamwork is vital to success.
 Time Management
 art of arranging, organizing, scheduling, and budgeting one’s time for the purpose of
generating more effective work and productivity.
 an important aspect of time management is planning ahead.
 the first step in efficient time management is to organize the workspace. Even if one’s
schedule is well ordered but if the office and filing systems are disaster, time will be
wasted trying to work efficiently in a disorderly place.
 every last detail should be written down; prioritizing activities on a scale of one to three –
can help with the task.
 keeping a calendar or day planner is helpful to stay on task but self discipline is also
required.
 be organized but do not be a slave to time management.
 Decision-making
 isa process that involves selecting the most logical choice from among
two or more options. An e.g., is deciding whether to move to a new
apartment, to live with the in-laws, or stay in the same department.

 theability of making the correct decision within the short span of time is a
highly valued trait.
 Types of Involvement in Decision-making

 1. Consensus or agreement
 2.Majority
 3.Minority
 4.Silent Consensus
 5.Clique
 6.Handclasp
 7.The one-person decision
 8.The Plop
 Difficulties in Decision-making
 1. Fear of consequences brings division and disagreement
 2.Conflicting loyalties of one person as a member of different groups frequently
 leads to divided loyalties.
 3.Interpersonal conflicts and personal differences evoke various feelings among
 members which interfere with sound decision-making.
 4.Hidden agenda or secret motive
 5.Blundering methods – substituting personal opinions for adequate information,
 and disregarding proper consultation or consensus.
 6.Inadequate leadership restricts the expression of opinions and discussion on
 issues.
 7.Clash of interest occurs when different groups or individuals within an
 organization have opposing interests.