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KEYS TO GOOD LEADERSHIP

KEYS TO GOOD LEADERSHIP. Teenagers’ leadership initiative training. Ibidapo Sanmi Johnson . 4 LIES YOUNG PEOPLE BELIEVE. I’m too young My parents will always be there for me It can never happen to me Leadership is far away, it’s reserved for certain special people. Who is a leader?.

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KEYS TO GOOD LEADERSHIP

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  1. KEYS TO GOOD LEADERSHIP Teenagers’ leadership initiative training IbidapoSanmi Johnson

  2. 4LIES YOUNG PEOPLE BELIEVE • I’m too young • My parents will always be there for me • It can never happen to me • Leadership is far away, it’s reserved for certain special people

  3. Who is a leader? A leader is a person who influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal; thus, leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.

  4. 3 facts to note about leadership • Leaders are not born, they are made. • Leaders are not bosses, they are influencers. • Leadership is not about position, it is about service and responsibility.

  5. Why do we need leaders? • Leaders make life better by choosing the right choices for us without them we would be disorganized people. • We need leaders because they fight for peoples rights. I have a dream

  6. Two types of leadership:

  7. Good leadership

  8. “Quotes” • If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader - John Quincy Adams. • People ask the difference between a leader and a boss: the leader leads, and the boss drives- Theodore Roosevelt. • A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit - Arnold H. Glasow.

  9. Leader?

  10. A key A key is an instrument designed to fit into a lock, basically to open a door.

  11. THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP 3 theories would be discussed using the 3-letter Acronym PET: • PERSONALITY theory:Some personality traits may lead people naturally into leadership roles. This is the Trait Theory. • EVENTS theory:A crisis or important event may cause a person to rise to the occasion, which brings out extraordinary leadership qualities in an ordinary person. • TRANSFORMATIONAL theory:People can choose to become leaders. People can learn leadership skills. This is the Transformational or Process Leadership Theory. It is the most widely accepted theory today and the premise on which this guide is based.

  12. So, who can be a leader? • According to the transformational theory: can be a leader

  13. WHAT MUST I DO TO BE A GOOD LEADER

  14. Leadership Skills • Listening Skills • Planning Skills • Ability to Inspire (Motivation Skills) • Reading Skills • Communication Skills • Confidence

  15. Keys to good leadership.Good leadership does not come by accident • They are the basic characteristics, requirements and DO’s for becoming a good leader in the present and later in the future. Keys to good leadership

  16. FIVE D’s OF GOOD LEADERSHIP. • Determination: focused and on point no matter what. • Discipline: principled, self tamed and moderately self willed. • Diligence: hard working, consistent and committed. • Dignity: honest, having high self-esteem, self worth, and integrity, altruistic. • Duty: taking responsibility.

  17. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD LEADER • A good leader has an exemplary character. A leader must be trustworthy and humble enough to lead others. • A good leader must be Passionate about his/her work or cause. • A good leader must be confident. Only confident people can instill confidence into others. • A good leader must be responsible;taking responsibilities. • A good leader must be a critical thinker. • A leader must be organised. Must be a planner. • A good leader must be flexible • A good leader must be tolerant. • A good leader must be hardworking.

  18. KILLERS OF GOOD LEADERSHIP

  19. 12 KILLERS OF GOOD LEADERSHIP • Pride - Pride comes before the fall. Good leaders remain humbled by the position of authority entrusted to them. • Dishonesty – Since character counts highest, a good leader must be above reproach. When a leader fails, he or she must admit their mistake and work towards restoration. • Ungratefulness - Good leaders value people, knowing they cannot attain success without others. • Favouritism - Good leaders don’t have favorites on the team. They reward for results not partiality. • Laziness – good leaders work hard; in fact, a leader should be willing to be the hardest worker on the team. • Jealousy – A good leader enjoys watching others on the team excel.

  20. 12 Killers continued! • Defensiveness – Good leaders aren’t afraid to be challenged, they don’t wear their feelings on their shoulders. • Revenge – A successful leader must be forgiving, knowing that “fighting back” only comes back to harm them and the team. • Fearfulness – The good leader remains committed when no one else is and must take risks no one else would dare. • Small-mindedness – Good leaders think bigger than the present time. They dream really big! • Rigidity - For most issues, the leader must be open to change, although a leader must be rigid about certain things such as values and vision. • Unresponsiveness – Good leaders don’t lead from behind closed doors. They are responsive to the needs and desires of those they attempt to lead.

  21. Conclusion • Leadership is an act of service. It requires selflessness. • The characteristics of leaders stem directly from the greatest of leaders: GOD The fear of God is at the foundation of every correct leadership. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy one is understanding. (Prov. 9:10).

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