Albert Einstein once said, "We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles but no personality. It cannot lead; it can only serve.
Effective Leaders...
1. They are honest. This gives them credibility, resulting in the trust and confidence of their people. Credible leaders foster greater pride in the organization, a stronger spirit of cooperation and teamwork, and more feelings of ownership and personal responsibility.
2. They do what they say they will do. They keep their promises and follow through on their commitments.
3. They make sure their actions are consistent with the wishes of the people they lead. They have a clear idea of what others value and what they can do.
4. They believe in the inherent self worth of others.
5. They admit to their mistakes. They realize that attempting to hide a mistake is damaging and erodes credibility.
6. They create a trusting and open climate.
7. They help others to be successful and to feel empowered.
8. They don't push too much. They encourage members to do more, but know when it's too much.
9. They roll up their sleeves. They show the members they aren't just the figurehead or decision maker. Members respect leaders more when they show the willingness to work alongside them.
10. They avoid phrases that cause resentment, reluctance and resistance. For instance, instead of saying you have to do something, effective leaders request or recommend that members do something.
Effective leaders have many common qualities. Making the effort to practice and learn the skills it takes to be an effective leader will enable you to use the style of leadership necessary in any situation you come across.
2006-08-13 21:05:36
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answered by Vonne 2
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What is leadership - it is the ability to get someone to do willingly what they don't want to do.To be a good leader u need to have the following attributes
a) Professional knowledge - abilty to do the task that you assign to your subordinates better than they can do it.
b) Courage - moral and physical.
c)People skills - know which person needs a pat on the back and which person needs a kick in the behind.
2006-08-13 20:21:03
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answered by majorcavalry 4
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# he inspirational leader listens to the people in her organization. Talking to people about your passion is not enough. To “share meaning” - my definition for communication - you must allow the ideas and thoughts of your staff to help form the vision and mission, or minimally, the goals and action plan. No one is ever one hundred percent supportive of a direction they had no part in formulating. People need to see their ideas incorporated – or understand why they were not.
# To experience inspiration, people also need to feel included. Inclusion goes beyond the listening and feedback; for real inclusion, people need to feel intimately connected to the actions and process that are leading to the accomplishment of the goals or the decision.
At a client company, we cancelled an annual employee event because of customer orders for product. Many people did not like the decision, but we involved the whole management group, the Activity Committee members and many other employees in the discussion about whether to cancel or re-schedule the event. The inclusion led to a compromise that, while not perfect, still enables a celebration and a positive motivation boost, yet allows the company to meet customer needs.
# Important to inspiration is the integrity of the person leading. Yes, vision and passion are important, but employees must trust you to feel inspired. They must believe in you. Your “person” is as important as the direction you provide. Employees look up to a person who tells the truth, tries to do the right things, lives a "good" life and does their best. Trust me. Your actions play out on the stage of your organization. And, your staff does boo and cheer and vote with their feet and their actions.
2006-08-13 20:12:12
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answered by doable_rods 5
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1.Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
2.Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.
3.Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
4.Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
5.Let the other person save face.
6.Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be “hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.”
7.Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.
8.Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
9.Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.
2006-08-13 20:18:05
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answered by TK 4
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1. Have a big vision can do the right things (not just do things right)
2. Can understand people character and emotion
3. Treat comrades as friends
4. Be an inspiring one
2006-08-13 20:27:08
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answered by NoBody 3
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Yell, yell at everything: pets, people, furniture, signs, vegetation, vitamins, malls, the ground, light, your feet, liquids, I think you got the idea. Pointing helps, too.
2006-08-13 20:16:37
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answered by silas h 3
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People who desire the power to lead others are not fit to have it.
2006-08-13 21:05:53
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answered by Anonymous
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1. be in control, but dont be bossy.
2. make decisions, but include others. (i.e. voting)
3. be strong, but not arrogant.
2006-08-13 20:09:14
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answered by Anonymous
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knowledge is not power. share everything! this works in general day to day life too, not just work:)
2006-08-13 20:35:18
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answered by SivGiger78 2
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here's a tip for you: when it's cold out wear a coat.
2006-08-13 20:06:15
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answered by kurleylovescheese 6
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