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Leadership is a complex process involving the ability of an individual to inspire, motivate and redirect ways of thinking. It refers to the ability to bring out the best in oneself and others. In any set up, there must be rules and regulations to guide the relationships between people and activities. In a set up like an organization, there are goals and objectives that the organization aims to achieve. These objectives and targets rely on the ability of a leader to organize and direct activities towards their attainment. Leadership is the ability of one individual to stir the sentiments and behaviors of others towards the achievement of the set goals. The leader does this by transforming the goals to be a common goal to others.
Methods used by leaders to influence group members
Leaders can use power to get things done. How a leader uses these powers determines the success or failure of an organization. An organizational leader has power over rewards to employees. Employees get the motivation to work hard and deliver more if there are expectations of rewards. The rewards can be in the form of gifts or promotions. A good leader can use this technique to get the best out of the subordinates. Rewarding should be fair and just. They should be given to deserving employees and not on a discriminatory basis. A leader can influence group members by using their legitimate power. A leader is able to give final orders and commands. Leadership can influence the performance of duties in an organization through making direct orders and requests to subordinates. Legitimate power enables a leader to influence subordinate's...
A leader's knowledge in doing certain activities in an organization can influence others to perform effectively. Apart from the powers leaders have over other subordinates, leaders can also use influence to motivate employees. A leader can influence employees in various ways including leading by example, assertiveness and rationality. A good leader shows the best example to employees by how one performs duties in the organization. How a leader carries out activities in the organization can motivate or demoralize the performance of other employees. A leader with integrity influences other members of the group to work towards the same spirit.
2. Leadership characteristics and behaviors that is important in leadership career.
A good leader must portray desirable personal characteristics and values that are necessary in a leadership position. Leaders portray personal behaviors that distinguish them from other employees and make them role models. The key characteristics and behaviors of a good leader include:
Optimism and positive energy
A good leader is optimistic that the goals and objectives of an organization are achievable. Positivity and energy drives the urge to achieve the set goals of an organization.
Motivating and inspiring others
A leader should be able to influence and motivate others within the organization to direct their energy towards the…
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