How to Become a Leader

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Contents 1.0 Leadership3 2.0 1 1.1 What Makes A Leader? 2 1.2 Knowledge And Understanding 3 1.3 Skills And Ability Communication 3 1.4 Teamwork 3 1.5 Visioning 4 1.6 Risk Taking 4 1.7 Value In Others: Recognition And Encouragement 4 1.8 Leadership Styles 5 1.9 The Four Situational Leadership Styles 5 Style 1 - The "Directing/Telling" Leader 5 Style 2 - The "Coaching/Selling" Leader 6 Style 3 - The "Participating/Supportive" Leader 6 Style 4 - The "Delegating/Trusting" Leader 6 2.0 How To Choose The Most Useful Situational Leadership Style? 6 2.1 Effective Leadership 7 2.2 Critical Success Factors 8 2.3 Leadership Theories 9 1. "Great Man" Theories: 9 2. Trait Theories: 9 3. Contingency Theories: 9 4. Situational Theories: 9 5. Behavioral Theories: 10 6. Participative Theories: 10 7. Management Theories: 10 8. Relationship Theories: 10 2.4 Conclusion 11 2.5 Referencing 12 1.0 Leadership A person in the formal role of a leader may not possess leadership skills nor be capable of leading. Leadership is essentially related to a person’s skills, abilities and degree of influence. A good deal of leadership can come from people who are not formal leaders. Leading is the result of using one’s role and leadership ability to influence others in some way. True leaders are not “bosses” or “commanders”. Instead of power, true leadership comes from influence, congruence and integrity. Successful leaders are committed to “creating a world to which people want to belong”. Successful leadership involves managing relationships and communicating within a team to move towards a specific goal. Leadership is the ability to: “express a vision, influence others to achieve results, encourage team cooperation, and be an example.” Strengthening your leadership ability can help you improve your capacity to achieve results

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