The school which is over managed and under-led does not perform up to the benchmark.
Manager v. Leader → focus on planning, → focus on listening, organizing, staffing, building relationships, directing and teamwork, inspiring, controlling motivating and persuading the followers → gets his authority by → gets his authority virtue of his position in from his followers the organization
Manager v. Leader → follow the → follow their own organization’s policies instinct and procedure → more of science → an art → deals with the → deals with the technical dimension in people aspect in an an organization or the organization job content
Manager v. Leader → measures/evaluates → sees and evaluates people by their name, individuals as having past records, present potential for things that performance can’t be measured → Reactive → Proactive → based more on → based more on written communication verbal communication
Both leadership and management are essential for individual as well as organizational success. Leadership accompanied by management sets a new direction and makes efficient use of resources to achieve it.
Qualities of a Leader Vision and foresight A leader cannot maintain influence unless he exhibits that he is forward- looking. He has to visualize situations and thereby has to frame logical programs. Intelligence A leader should be intelligent enough to examine problems and difficult situations. He should be analytical who weighs pros and cons and then summarizes the situation.
Communicative skills A leader must be able to communicate the policies and procedures clearly, precisely and effectively. Objective A leader has to be having a fair outlook which is free from bias and which does not reflects his willingness towards a particular individual. He should develop his own opinion and should base his judgment on facts and logic. Knowledge of work A leader should know the nature of work of his subordinates because it is then he can win the trust and confidence of his subordinates.
Sense of responsibility Responsibility and accountability toward work is very important to bring a sense of influence. Only then he can motivate the subordinates to do their best. Self-confidence and will-power Confidence in himself is important to earn the confidence of the subordinates. He should be trustworthy and should handle the situations with full will power. Humanist He has to handle the personal problems of his subordinates with great care and attention. Treating people on humanitarian grounds is essential for building a congenial environment.
Empathy It is an old adage about “walking a mile in their shoes”. A leader should understand the problems and complaints of employees and should also have a complete view of their needs and aspirations. This helps in improving human relations and personal contacts with the employees. High school dropout janitor at school GED College teacher principal superintendent
REVIEW of Leader Characteristics Commitment Loyalty Self-discipline Strong work ethic Creativity Ability to learn from mistakes Principles Passion for something greater Trust Honesty Tenacity Openness Patience Responsibility Courage Confidence
Physical appearance A leader must have a pleasing appearance. Physique and health are very important for a good leader. “Study after study has found that leaner, fitter, better-dressed, better-groomed, and therefore better- looking people are paid more, promoted faster, and rewarded with more positive evaluations.” - Bryan Smith in Men’s Health “Looking good on the job is an intangible asset that can be important….”
#1: SMILE Respondents stated that those who smile are considered more trustworthy than those that do not. #2: SHAVE P eople distrust those with facial hair, feeling that they are “hiding something.” #3: GO SHOPPING Not everyone needs to dress like a banker to be successful. #4: STAND UP STRAIGHT Subjects who sit or stand in a powerful position not only give the appearance of strength, they psychologically feel more powerful, successful and “in charge”. #5: SLIM DOWN The net worth of the obese is roughly half that of those with normal body mass. #6: MAKE UP Women who wear makeup earn up to 30 percent more than those who ‘can’t be bothered’.
Only a tiny percentage of leaders are naturals. People are genuinely attracted to those who move in reasoned, affirmative, innovative, or intrepid directions. Leadership characteristics can be learned and implemented
Leadership Styles 1. Autocratic ( Authoritarian ) 2. Democratic ( Participative ) 3. Delegative ( Laissez-Faire ) AUTOCRATIC Leaders *style characterized by individual control over all decisions *little input from group members *typically make choices based on their own ideas and judgments *rarely accept advice from followers
AUTOCRATIC Leaders * Involves absolute, authoritarian control over a group * Group members are rarely trusted with decisions or important tasks Benefits • when decisions need to be made quickly without consulting with a large group of people Some projects require strong leadership in order to get things accomplished quickly and efficiently.
* In stressful situations group members may actually prefer an autocratic style * Allows members of the group to focus on performing specific tasks Downside : • Group may dislike that they are unable to contribute ideas • Often results in a lack of creative solutions to problems • Often viewed as bossy, controlling, and dictatorial
Democratic leadership members of the group take a more participative role in the decision-making process • usually one of the most effective styles • lead to higher productivity • better contributions from group members • increased group morale
Democratic leadership Characteristics • Members are encouraged to share ideas and opinions (leader retains the final say over decisions) • Members feel more engaged in the process • Creativity is encouraged and rewarded Benefits • Can lead to better ideas and more creative solutions • Group members feel more involved • Members are more committed to projects • Leads to higher productivity
Democratic leadership Downsides • where roles are unclear or time is of the essence, democratic leadership can lead to communication failures and uncompleted projects • group members may not have the necessary knowledge or expertise to make quality contributions
Delegative (Laissez-faire) leadership • leaders are hands-off and allow group members to make the decisions • leads to the lowest productivity among group members
Delegative (Laissez-faire) leadership Characteristics • 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 Benefit • can be effective in situations where group members are highly skilled, motivated and capable of working on their own
Delegative (Laissez-faire) leadership Downsides • Not ideal in situations where group members lack the knowledge or experience they need to complete tasks and make decisions • Some people are not good at setting their own deadlines, managing their own projects and solving problems on their own
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