Means by Which One Becomes a Leader?

1. (SHAZIL LILANDI, the university of Mwenge)

2. Leadership is defined as the ability one
possess to influence the opinions, attitude, and
behaviours of others.
It is the influence under which followers
accept willingly the direction and control of
another person.
Meaning

3. Means by Which One Becomes a Leader?
FORMAL – One may take leadership role defined
by the formal organization . This may be through:
a) Inheritance – Queen of Great Britain
b) Appointment by authorities – The head of
Graduation Committee
c) Election by peers – Class Monitor

4. Means by Which One Becomes a Leader?..
INFORMAL – One may take the leadership role
recognized by the informal group in the
organization through:
a) Personal power – A leader of students’ strike
b) Acceptance by Subordinates – Head of
employees delegation in management Meeting.

5. Attributes of a Leaders
a)Leaders have followers: who accept and follow
him willingly.
b)Leaders have emotional appeal: charismatic with
great vision which can raise hopes and
expectations.
c)Leaders meet the needs of followers – concerned
with and satisfy the needs of followers.

6. Definition of a leader
A leader is one who has followers who willing
accept and follow him.
A leader is anyone who is able to influence
others to pursue organizational or group’s goals.

7. Managers as Leaders
Organization managers are taken to be formal leaders on
grounds that they are appointed or selected.
Managers are expected to have to have leadership attributes.
Therefore it is assumed that: “All managers are leaders but
not all leaders are managers”.

8. Leadership Styles
Most common Leadership Styles are:
Authoritarian (Dictatorial) Leadership – the
leader holds all authority and responsibility. The
leaders assigns workers to specific tasks and
expects orderly and specific results.

9. Leadership Styles…
Democratic Leadership: A leader holds final
responsibility but also delegates authority to
others who participate in works assignment.
Laissez – faire Leadership: A leader waives
responsibility and allows subordinates to work as
they choose with a minimum of interference.

10. Effectiveness of Leadership Styles
The leadership style that is most effective
depends on:
a) Interaction among subordinates
b) The characteristics of the work situation
c) Manager’s traits or qualities

11. Characteristics of Leadership
1. Strong desire for task accomplishment
2. Persistent pursuit of organizational or group’s
goals.
3. Creativity and intelligence used to solve problems.
4. Initiative applied to social situations.
5. Self-assured personality

12. Qualities of Successful Leaders
6. Willingness to accept behavioural
consequences
7. Low susceptibility to interpersonal stress
8. High tolerance of ambiguity
9. Ability to influence other people
10. Ability to structure social interactions