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Most leadership professors and experts in their leadership lectures often quote, "Leadership is self-governance".
Most leadership professors and experts in their leadership lectures often quote, "Leadership is self-governance".
True (A)
Self-leadership is the first stage of leadership level.
Self-leadership is the first stage of leadership level.
True (A)
According to John C. Maxwell, what is the only thing that sets a leader different from a great leader?
According to John C. Maxwell, what is the only thing that sets a leader different from a great leader?
He never makes the same mistake twice.
Leadership is an inborn trait.
Leadership is an inborn trait.
What does it mean to have a vision?
What does it mean to have a vision?
What is a necessary part of life that can help individuals challenge themselves and take on challenging assignments?
What is a necessary part of life that can help individuals challenge themselves and take on challenging assignments?
What does it mean to "reflect on your life"?
What does it mean to "reflect on your life"?
Leaders should be intolerant of any suggestions or ideas that don’t suit their vision.
Leaders should be intolerant of any suggestions or ideas that don’t suit their vision.
What are the three basic principles that help leaders become effective leaders?
What are the three basic principles that help leaders become effective leaders?
Most people who do not have a strong sense of self-leadership feel like they are in control of their own actions and are able to focus clearly.
Most people who do not have a strong sense of self-leadership feel like they are in control of their own actions and are able to focus clearly.
The effectiveness of organizational objectives accomplishment depends on the self-leadership of both superiors and subordinates.
The effectiveness of organizational objectives accomplishment depends on the self-leadership of both superiors and subordinates.
What is the first step in developing effective self-leadership?
What is the first step in developing effective self-leadership?
What are three main actions that will help you inspire your subordinates?
What are three main actions that will help you inspire your subordinates?
The concept of leadership requires that managers understand themselves honestly, what they know and what they can do.
The concept of leadership requires that managers understand themselves honestly, what they know and what they can do.
What is the key to successfully leading others?
What is the key to successfully leading others?
Leaders should provide information, guidance, and encouragement, but they should not necessarily offer support to their followers.
Leaders should provide information, guidance, and encouragement, but they should not necessarily offer support to their followers.
A great leader is also a great listener.
A great leader is also a great listener.
The same leadership style will work in every situation.
The same leadership style will work in every situation.
What is the difference between a boss and a leader?
What is the difference between a boss and a leader?
What are three traits of someone who is a leader?
What are three traits of someone who is a leader?
A self-serving leader is as effective as an ethical leader.
A self-serving leader is as effective as an ethical leader.
What are four ways leaders can demonstrate effective communication with their team?
What are four ways leaders can demonstrate effective communication with their team?
Which of the following is NOT a leadership principle?
Which of the following is NOT a leadership principle?
Supervising a team involves monitoring the workers to ensure they are completing tasks as scheduled and correcting any major deviations.
Supervising a team involves monitoring the workers to ensure they are completing tasks as scheduled and correcting any major deviations.
What are the three main actions for managers to inspire subordinates?
What are the three main actions for managers to inspire subordinates?
Training is a structured lesson designed to give people the knowledge and skills to perform a task.
Training is a structured lesson designed to give people the knowledge and skills to perform a task.
Coaching helps the employee develop more expertise and resolve obstacles to improving job performance.
Coaching helps the employee develop more expertise and resolve obstacles to improving job performance.
Coaching is more than simply telling people how to do something.
Coaching is more than simply telling people how to do something.
To be successful in guiding subordinates, the leader must demonstrate a willingness to learn and engage in the learning process.
To be successful in guiding subordinates, the leader must demonstrate a willingness to learn and engage in the learning process.
What are the six points of leadership power identified by French and Raven?
What are the six points of leadership power identified by French and Raven?
The power to control another person's actions such that they behave according to your wishes is called "power".
The power to control another person's actions such that they behave according to your wishes is called "power".
Leadership encourages others to "genuinely" want to attain a goal, while dominance drives others to meet a "target"
Leadership encourages others to "genuinely" want to attain a goal, while dominance drives others to meet a "target"
Self-control is a vital factor influencing a leader's ability to successfully guide others.
Self-control is a vital factor influencing a leader's ability to successfully guide others.
According to John C. Maxwell, what are the three key qualities of a leader?
According to John C. Maxwell, what are the three key qualities of a leader?
An effective leader is someone who is born a leader, not someone who develops leadership skills through dedication and hard work.
An effective leader is someone who is born a leader, not someone who develops leadership skills through dedication and hard work.
Integrity is not as important as confidence in being a leader.
Integrity is not as important as confidence in being a leader.
Leaders should not seek to inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.
Leaders should not seek to inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.
A good leader will never take anything for granted and give the benefit of the doubt to individuals.
A good leader will never take anything for granted and give the benefit of the doubt to individuals.
Leadership is defined as the practice of driving people to achieve goals, which requires them to influence their behaviors, thoughts, and actions.
Leadership is defined as the practice of driving people to achieve goals, which requires them to influence their behaviors, thoughts, and actions.
Leadership is not a learned skill.
Leadership is not a learned skill.
A leader's knowledge and skills are enhanced through personal traits like beliefs, values, ethics, and character.
A leader's knowledge and skills are enhanced through personal traits like beliefs, values, ethics, and character.
Management involves the efficient and effective utilization of resources to achieve organizational goals.
Management involves the efficient and effective utilization of resources to achieve organizational goals.
Management is only concerned with human resources.
Management is only concerned with human resources.
Good managers are highly skilled at managing resources, but they do not need to be skilled at managing people.
Good managers are highly skilled at managing resources, but they do not need to be skilled at managing people.
The ability to get things done through and with people in formally organized groups is an essential quality for a successful manager.
The ability to get things done through and with people in formally organized groups is an essential quality for a successful manager.
Which of the following is NOT a common definition of management?
Which of the following is NOT a common definition of management?
Management is a structured process that continues indefinitely.
Management is a structured process that continues indefinitely.
Task management involves recording personnel's day-to-day accomplishments in a specific order to optimize efficiency.
Task management involves recording personnel's day-to-day accomplishments in a specific order to optimize efficiency.
The ideal activity management label should include the date of the task, to ensure accurate records.
The ideal activity management label should include the date of the task, to ensure accurate records.
A major benefit of effective activity management is that it increases communication amongst employees but decreases productivity.
A major benefit of effective activity management is that it increases communication amongst employees but decreases productivity.
Management as a discipline involves learning the procedures and values required to perform administrative duties.
Management as a discipline involves learning the procedures and values required to perform administrative duties.
A manager can be effective even if they do not have a strong understanding of the company's policies, regulations, procedures, and values.
A manager can be effective even if they do not have a strong understanding of the company's policies, regulations, procedures, and values.
A manager who has earned a diploma in management does not need any additional training or certifications.
A manager who has earned a diploma in management does not need any additional training or certifications.
Management is an art because it requires imagination and expertise.
Management is an art because it requires imagination and expertise.
A good manager can simply memorize the principles of management - no practice or experience is required.
A good manager can simply memorize the principles of management - no practice or experience is required.
Management is a group activity, with most administrative functions performed by a team of people.
Management is a group activity, with most administrative functions performed by a team of people.
The primary concern for the individuals at the lowest level of management is achieving the company's goals.
The primary concern for the individuals at the lowest level of management is achieving the company's goals.
The most important skill for a manager at the mid-level is human skill.
The most important skill for a manager at the mid-level is human skill.
Management is not a science as it is an art.
Management is not a science as it is an art.
Management is a profession, requiring specialized knowledge and training.
Management is a profession, requiring specialized knowledge and training.
Anyone can become a manager, without any specific training or experience.
Anyone can become a manager, without any specific training or experience.
A manager is a person who directs the activities of others within a company.
A manager is a person who directs the activities of others within a company.
Technical skills are often used by managers to solve problems and make informed decisions.
Technical skills are often used by managers to solve problems and make informed decisions.
Human skills are only necessary for managers at the lowest levels of the organization.
Human skills are only necessary for managers at the lowest levels of the organization.
Conceptual skills are more important for lower-level managers, as they are necessary for understanding the details of individual tasks.
Conceptual skills are more important for lower-level managers, as they are necessary for understanding the details of individual tasks.
Managers must be responsible for their own actions as well as the success of their team.
Managers must be responsible for their own actions as well as the success of their team.
Flashcards
Self-Leadership
Self-Leadership
The ongoing process of aligning your life with your vision and values.
Leadership
Leadership
A commitment to developing yourself continuously and making an impact.
Personal Leadership
Personal Leadership
The process of aligning life with personal vision and values.
Self-Governance
Self-Governance
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Foresight in Leadership
Foresight in Leadership
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Self-awareness
Self-awareness
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Significance of Self-Leadership
Significance of Self-Leadership
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Organizational Performance
Organizational Performance
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Clarity of Purpose
Clarity of Purpose
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Risk-Taking
Risk-Taking
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Success and Risk
Success and Risk
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Reflection
Reflection
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Objective Evaluation
Objective Evaluation
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Self-leadership stage
Self-leadership stage
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Laissez-faire leadership
Laissez-faire leadership
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Free-rule Leadership
Free-rule Leadership
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Democratic Leadership
Democratic Leadership
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Autocratic Leadership
Autocratic Leadership
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Subordinates
Subordinates
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Leadership development
Leadership development
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Inborn Trait
Inborn Trait
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Measured Risk
Measured Risk
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Study Notes
Understanding Self-Leadership
- Self-leadership is crucial for organizational performance
- It's an ongoing process, not a one-time event
- Leaders need commitment and willingness to develop
- Personal leadership involves aligning one's life with values and vision (Stephen Covey)
- Good governance is not a replacement for self-governance (Gandhi)
- Leadership is self-governance; leading oneself first before others (Noble)
- Self-awareness and goal-setting are important aspects of self-leadership
- Self-leadership is important for all staff members; managers and subordinates
Significance of Self-Leadership
- Self-leadership enables leaders to set goals and manage themselves effectively with little or no supervision
- It helps subordinates become effective and efficient employees in differing leadership styles
- It empowers individuals to become proactive, focused, and autonomous
- Self-leadership reduces frustration and improves concentration
Ways of Developing Self-Leadership
- Clarity of purpose: Defining one's vision and purpose is the foundation of self-leadership
- Aim for success, take reasonable risks: Challenging oneself with appropriate risks and learning from past failures
- Reflect on life: Examining oneself objectively through reflection and comparison with hopes for the future
- Don't tolerate anything that doesn’t align with one's vision: intolerance of negative factors, like laziness and anxiety
- Know one's values and adhere to them: Establishing core values and ideals guides decision-making
- Move towards purpose: Setting and pursuing a clear intent to inspire and guide others
- Continuously improve oneself: Seeking knowledge and skills to stay current and evolve
- Make mistakes, but never make the same mistake twice: Learning and growing by recognizing mistakes
Leadership
- Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in the attitude and actions.
- It is important to be an influencer and/or be influenced, as everyone has influence in their lifetimes
- Leaders shape the action of subordinates and are a cohesive force towards a goal,
- Effective leadership stems from knowledge of skills and traits, including beliefs, values, ethics, and character
- Key factors of leadership are the leader, followers, communication, and the situation
Theories of Leadership
- Trait theory: Certain personality traits naturally guide people into leadership roles
- Great events theory: Crises or significant events bring out leadership in ordinary people
- Transformational/Process theory: Leadership abilities are teachable, adaptable and transferable
Leadership Roles
- Leaders set visions, motivate, and guide workers
- Leaders use the cycle of self-study, education, training, and experience for continuous development
- Leadership vs. Bossing: Leading motivates, while bossing dictates
- Total leadership considers feedback, good direction, and a clear vision of the future
Ethical Leadership
- Ethical leadership follows values, keeps people accountable, fosters environments of trust, and respects rights
- It's a key tool in an ethical system promoting ethical conduct
- Ethical leaders have honesty, sincerity, consideration, beauty, and fairness
- Ethical leaders consider their role as both personal and community-centric
Understanding Management
- Management is a set of principles managing resources (physical, financial, human) for organizational objectives
- Management is about effective resource utilization and efficient planning, coordinating, directing, and regulating
- Management involves problem-solving, achieving goals using scarce resources in changing environments
Managerial Skills
- Leaders must possess technical, human, and conceptual skills, which are essential for effective work performance
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