LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

&
LEADERSHIP
CHALLENGES
By
M.K. MATHUR
Rtd. DGM. BHEL,
BHOPAL

 WE HAVE TO THINK A LOT AS

MANAGERS & PUT THEM INTO
ACTIONS / EXECUTION
THOUGHTS PUT AS PLANS,
CONVERTED INTO ACTIONS,
INTENDING TO YIELD RESULTS IS
EXECUTION.

Definition of Leadership
Leadership, according to management
experts, is the ability to influence
others, with or without authority.
All successful endeavors are the result
of human efforts; thus, the ability to
influence others is a derivation of
Interpersonal Relations
Conflict Management
and
Problem solving Attitude

Interpersonal
Effectiveness

Attributes of a Leader

FALLOWING ARE THE ATTRIBUTES OF A

LEADER

Guiding vision, Passion, Integrity, Honesty,

Trust, Curiosity , Risk, and Dedication.
Effective leaders know what they want to
do, and have the strength of character to
pursue their objectives in the face of
opposition and inspite of failures. The
effective leader establishes achievable goals
and have these Attributes.

Management

Management is the
ability to organize
resources and coordinate
the execution of tasks
necessary to reach a goal
in a timely and cost
effective manner

New Definition
of
Management
To do whatever is
necessary & to see
that employees do
their work and do it
well.

Leadership vs
Management
Management seeks stability &
predictability

Leadership seeks improvement through

change
Leaders: Do the right thing
Manager: Do things right

Guide Lines to be an
Effective
Leader
Take control of your life

Assume responsibility for whatever you do

Convey a positive and dynamic attitude in
everything you do
Accept blame: learn from your own
mistakes as well as those of others. Take
blame for everything that happens in your
unit / department / organization
Give credit to others wherever it is due
Be compassionate when you review your
team members' progress or lack there of
Team Building and coaching

HOW LEADERSHIP IS
VIEWED
Leadership is viewed as an art or
process of influencing people so that
they
strive
willingly
and
enthusiastically
towards
the
accomplishment of GROUP GOALS.
This is seen as involving a variety of
styles ranging from highly BossCentered to highly Subordinate
Centered, depending on situations &
personalities.

Differences B/W Leadership

& Management
Leadership
Based on influence
An informal
designation
An achieved
position
Part of every
activity role
Independent of
management

Management
Based on authority
A formally
designated position
An assigned
position
Improved by use of
effective leadership
skills
Part of the
Management

 A Leader is he / she , who has the

following characteristics : L -

Loyal.

Dynamic.

E -

Efficient. E

Energetic.

Able.
R
Resourceful.

Responsible &

Behaviors of an Effective
Leader

Think critically
Solve problems
Respect people
Communicate skillfully
Set goals, share a vision
Develop self & others

Communication
Is the heart of the leadership
Leadership can not occur except
in relationship to other people &
Communication is the means
through which leadership is
accomplished

Emotional
Intelligence
Leaders should be Emotionally
Intelligent
Means

LISTEN TO OTHERS
PICK UP UNSPOKEN CONCERNS
ACKNOWLEDGE OTHERS
PERSPECTIVES
WELCOME CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN A SPIRIT
OF TRUST

LEADERS SHOULD
RELIGIOUSLY FOLLOW THE
TIPS GIVEN BELOW

1. LEADING BY EXAMPLE IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS /
COMPANY'S CORE VALUES.
2. BUILDING THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
OF THE PEOPLE WITH WHICH THEY
WORK.
3. CONTINUALLY SEEKING IMPROVEMENT
IN THEIR METHODS AND EFFECTIVENESS.
4. KEEPING PEOPLE INFORMED.
5. BEING ACCOUNTABLE FOR OWN
ACTIONS AND HOLDING OTHERS
ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.

6.

Involving people, seeking their views, listening

actively
to what they have to say and
representing these views honestly.
7.

Being clear on what is expected, and providing

feedback on progress.

8.

Showing tolerance for the differences with the

people and
dealing with their issues
fairly.
9. Acknowledging and recognizing people for
their
contributions and performance.
10. Weighing alternatives, considering both short
and
long- term effects and then being
resolute in the
decisions they make.

THE LEADERS MUST HAVE

THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES
1. VISION
2. PASSION
AND
SELF-SACRIFICE
3. CONFIDENCE,
DETERMINATION,
AND
PERSISTENCE
4. IMAGE-BUILDING
5. ROLE-MODELING

6. EXTERNAL
REPRESENTATION
7. EXPECTATIONS
OF
AND CONFIDENCE IN
FOLLOWERS
8. SELECTIVE MOTIVEAROUSAL
9. FRAME ALIGNMENT
10.INSPIRATIONAL
COMMUNICATION

THE
CHALLENGES
OF
LEADERSHIP

WHAT ARE THE KEY

DIFFERENCES IN THE 3
LEADERSHIP STYLES?

Democratic leader moves the

group toward its goals

Autocratic leader moves the

group toward the leaders goals
Laissez-faire leader makes no
attempt to move the group

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY
THE CHALLENGES OF
LEADERSHIP?
EXTERNAL CHALLENGES
INTERNAL CHALLENGES
CHALLENGES ARISING
FROM THE LEADERSHIP
STYLE ITSELF

WHEN ARE THE

CHALLENGES OF
LEADERSHIP MOST ARISE ?
WHEN SOMETHING NEW IS ABOUT TO

START
WHEN SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO END
WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH
DURING TRANSITIONS

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE

SPECIFIC CHALLENGES THAT
MANY LEADERS FACE?
EXTERNAL CHALLENGES:
PUBLIC CRITICISM
FLARE-UPS OF OTHERS' INTERPERSONAL
ISSUES
CRISES
OPPOSITION AND/OR HOSTILITY FROM
POWERFUL FORCES
A FINANCIAL OR POLITICAL WINDFALL
COLLABORATION

Contd..

(CONT.)

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE

SPECIFIC CHALLENGES THAT
MANY LEADERS FACE ?
INTERNAL CHALLENGES:
INSECURITY
DEFENSIVENESS
LACK OF DECISION MAKING
INABILITY TO MAKE DIRECT
CONTACTS WHEN, THERE IS A
PROBLEM
INABILITY TO BE OBJECTIVE
IMPATIENCE - WITH OTHERS AND
WITH SITUATIONS

HOW CAN WE COPE UP WITH

CHALLENGES ?

BE PROACTIVE
BE CREATIVE
FACE CONFLICT SQUARELY
ALWAYS LOOK FOR COMMON
GROUND
RETAIN YOUR OBJECTIVITY
LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO
COLLABORATE
LISTEN
TRY TO GET FEEDBACK FROM
(CONTD.)
ALL AROUND

(CONTD.)

HOW CAN WE COPE UP WITH

CHALLENGES ?

LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU.

REACH OUT FOR HELP IN FACING INTERNAL
CHALLENGES
CREATE MECHANISMS TO REVISIT YOUR
VISION
SHARE THE BURDEN
FIND AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP WITH WHOM
YOU CAN DISCUSS THE REALITIES OF
LEADERSHIP
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE

PERSONAL TIME

MISTAKES WE
COMMONLY DO

1. NOT PROVIDING FEEDBACK

2. NOT FINDING TIME
FOR OUR
TEAM
3. TO BE TOO MUCH HANDS
OFF
4. TO BE TOO FRIENDLY
5. FAILING TO DEFINE GOALS
6. MISUNDERSTANDING MOTIVATION
7. HURRYING RECRUITMENT
8. NOT BECOMING A ROLE MODEL
9. NOT DELEGATING

THANK
YOU