This is a powerpoint on leadership and management

1. THE ACT AND ART OF
LEADERSHIP
BY
SANTOS .A. LARAB

2. THE ACT AND ART OF LEADERSHIP
 What is Leadership?
 Is Leadership an Act or a Position?
 What is the Act and Art of Leadership?
 What makes a Leader – Leadership Traits
 Differences between a Leader and Non Leader.
 Challenges of Leadership
 What strategies towards Leadership?

3. LEADERSHIP DEFINED
 Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is
well Communicated, Building Trust among colleagues and taking
effective action to realize your leadership potentials.
warren Bennis
 Leadership is the ability to influence others with or without
authority
peter Delisle
 True leadership is born out of a guiding vision and PASSION to
accomplish a noble task and to inspire others to develop and
release their potential. It derives its fulfilment from the success of
others- personal sacrifice
myles Munroe

4.  A leader is one that sees more than others see, who sees
further than others see and who sees before others do.
leroy Eims
 One of the test of leadership is the ability to recognize a
problem before it becomes an emergency.
arnold Glasgow
 The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The
last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
max De Oree
 The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in
other men the conviction and will to carry on.
walter Lipman

5. LEADERSHIP: ACT AND ART
Leaders are made not born
Leadership is an act and not a position-
title and positions are inconsequential in
leadership.
Titles, positions only stand to increase or
erase leadership influence- depending on
usage
Leadership as an art is about possibilities,
opportunities, challenges/obstacles and
hope where many doubt.

6. Leadership as an art is about understanding
capabilities and delegating for success.
Leadership as an act requires, social,
emotional and people skills.
It requires self awareness, ability to
empathize, to be compassionate, discerning,
adaptable, inspirational and fair.
Leadership as an act and art is about
innovativeness, creativity, visioning, focus
and above all the ability to develop others
beyond their capacity

7. ATTRIBUTES/TRAITS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS
 GUIDING VISION – knowing what to be done and having the strength
and character to pursue same in spite of failures.
 PASSION- passionate believers in their goals- they have a positive
outlook on who they are and love what they do.
 INTEGRITY- They are self-aware- appreciating their strength and
weaknesses – live for their words and implement their
promises.
 HONESTY - They carry and convey an aura of honesty in their
professional and personal life.
 TRUST- They earn the trust of followers and are truthful with
their followers.

8.  CURIOSITY- Leaders are always willing to learn.
 RISK- Effective leaders take calculated risks when
necessary to achieve their objectives-They accept
short-comings and learn from their mistakes. Ability
to explore other avenues to solve problems.
 DEDICATION- They are dedicated individuals and work assiduously
towards goals on behalf of followers.
 CHARISMATIC- Leaders covey maturity, respect, compassion,
sense of humor and love towards humanity. They
have the ability and capability to motivate
others.
 LISTENING- Leaders are active listeners and do not exhibit the
all knowing spirit.

9.  Managers establish and implement procedures to ensure
smooth functioning.
 Leaders look to the future and chart the course for
organizations.
 Managers have authority by virtue of the position in the
firm.
 Leaders show subordinates they trust, respect and care
about them.
 Leaders initiate structures; take steps to make sure that
work gets done, subordinates perform the work
acceptably.
 Managers assign tasks to groups and make subordinates
handle the task.

10. CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP
 REJECTION- The fear of rejection and being misunderstood.
 CRITICISM- The nature of leadership responsibility invokes feeling of
criticisms.
 LONELINESS- Leaders are deserted in times of difficulties and moments of
critical decisions.
 PRESSURE AND PERPLEXITY- Leaders face the challenges of the responsibilities and
demands of leadership.
 MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FATIQUE- Leadership places a heavy demand on occupants of the
positions (stress, physical and mental demands).
 PRICE PAID BY THOSE CLOSEST TO YOU- The tremendous cost that will be born those close to
you (family).Leadership demands the giving of
oneself to others Your life becomes the property of
those whom you serve.

11. RECIPE/STRATEGIES FOR BEING A LEADER
 Take control of your life and know yourself.
 Convey a positive and dynamic attitude in all your
dealings.
 Accept blame – learn from mistakes and take
responsibility for group failure.
 Give credit whenever it is due.
 Be compassionate when you review progress or
otherwise.
 Think great thoughts.
 Turn disasters into opportunities- Turn obstacles into
personal triumph.
 Determine real goals and strive to achieve them.

12.  Criticize privately, give credit publicly.
 Lead by example and by activity /doing.
 Listen effectively
 Encourage teamwork and participation.
 Empower team members.
 Communicate effectively.
 Make sound and timely decisions.
 Treat each person as an individual
 Protect your team.
 Have vision, courage and commitment.

13. CONCLUSION
Leadership is an act and an art as it requires
the whole lot of skills to succeed.
Effective leadership depends wholly on the
traits and style of the leader.
Leadership and management are not the same
although they look closely related

14. THANK
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