3. Leadership defined
Leadership is the ability to influence the
behavior of other people (Interpersonal
influence). In organizational context, the
leader exerts influence in order to
accomplish the objectives.
~ Richard A. Johnson, Fremont E. Kast, and
James E. Rosenzweig ~
“as the behavior of an individual who is
involved in directing group activities”
~John K. Hemphill~
4. Elements of Leadership
Creating teamwork among athletes,organizations, and
clients are something that a leader should be able to
do well.
Leaders must be motivators and organizers. They should
be able to inspire people to work together to reach shared
goals and experience success as a team.
5. Elements of Leadership
Boosting morale and encouraging teamwork
by approaching tasks with confidence, passion, and
enthusiasm is the way to set an example as a leader and a team
to work together at a level of excellence. Building relationships,
empowering team members, creating a common vision, and
having fun are all important aspects that nurture teamwork.
6. Elements of Leadership
Be visible and open
Create clear and common goals that can be focused on by
all. Interaction and meetings should occur frequently. Listen
to concerns and feedback from the team members.
Encourage cooperation and regular team building activities
and events. Being an excellent leader comes more naturally
to some personalities than others, but can be learned over
time by practicing and implementing these leadership skills.
7. Elements of Leadership
Problem-solving, decision making, and critical thinking
are necessary skills in the field of sport management. These are
highly valued qualities that contribute to the success of a manager
and his team. Decisions often need to be made quickly and wisely.
The information must be critically analyzed to determine the
advantages or disadvantages of different situations and the actions
to be taken. A sports leader should be very knowledgeable about
the sports industry, general management, sports law, sales,
promotion, negotiation, and planning.
8. Elements of Leadership
Multitasking
is a requirement for a person working in this career field.
There are often many things to do and keep track of. The job is
often unpredictable, making good time management skills,
quick thinking, and organization extremely important. A leader
should possessed the ability to work under stress and be
confident with the ability to work well independently.
9. Elements of Leadership
Coaching, not directing.
A great leader is a teacher and a coach, not a
dictator. They help their teams develop and grow, and
support them by providing training in various forms,
including coaching and mentoring. They understand
when they need to nurture their teams, and when they
need to push them.
10. Elements of Leadership
Being a master communicator. Strong communication
skill.
leaders can tailor their communication style to meet
the needs of any situation. A leader must be an excellent
listener, in order to truly understand the needs of their
team.
11. Finally...
Leadership is a combination of character and competence; of who you
are and what you can do. (Covey, 2004)
