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INTRODUCTION TO Leadership CHAPTER 1 Prepared by: Dr.Safi Abualazm  Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. The Importance of Leadership Leadership is a crucial element in any organization, team, or community. Effective leadership can significan...

INTRODUCTION TO Leadership CHAPTER 1 Prepared by: Dr.Safi Abualazm  Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. The Importance of Leadership Leadership is a crucial element in any organization, team, or community. Effective leadership can significantly impact the success, productivity, and overall well-being of a group. Here are some key reasons why leadership is important: 1. Provides Direction and Vision: Leaders establish clear goals and objectives, guiding their teams towards a shared purpose. They articulate a vision that inspires and motivates others to work towards a common goal. 2. Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork: ❑ Leaders create a positive and inclusive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered. They encourage collaboration and teamwork, breaking down silos and promoting a sense of unity. 3. Enhances Employee Morale and Engagement: Leaders who demonstrate genuine care and support for their team members boost morale and job satisfaction. They create a positive work culture that fosters employee engagement and commitment 4. Drives Innovation and Creativity: ∙ Leaders who encourage risk-taking and experimentation create a culture of innovation. ∙ They empower their teams to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to challenges. 5. Improves Decision-Making: ∙ Leaders gather information, analyze data, and make informed decisions that benefit the organization. ∙ They consider different perspectives and weigh the potential consequences of their choices. 6. Builds Trust and Relationships: ∙ Leaders who are trustworthy and transparent build strong relationships with their team members. ∙ They earn the respect and loyalty of their followers, creating a positive and supportive work environment. 7. Adapts to Change: ∙ Leaders who are adaptable and resilient can navigate uncertainty and lead their teams through change. ∙ They help their organizations stay relevant and competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. 8. Inspires and Motivates: ∙ Leaders who are passionate and inspiring can motivate their teams to achieve extraordinary results. ∙ They communicate effectively, share their enthusiasm, and encourage others to reach their full potential. “Be the leader you would follow”  What Is the Difference between Administration and Leadership? The main difference between Administration and Leadership is that administration primarily focuses on the management, organization, and execution of day-to-day operational tasks within an organization, often involving adherence to policies and procedures. Leadership, on the other hand, revolves around the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide individuals or teams towards achieving broader goals and visions. Leadership often involves strategic thinking, innovation, and influencing organizational culture.  Functions of Management and Leadership Management produces Order and Leadership produces Change and Consistency Movement Planning and Budgeting Establishing Direction Create a Establish agendas vision Clarify big picture Set timetables Allocate resources Set strategies Aligning People Organizing and Staffing Provide structure Communicate goals Seek Make job placements Establish rules and commitment Build teams and procedures Controlling and Problem Solving coalitions Motivating and Inspiring Develop incentives Generate creative Inspire and energize Empower solutions Take corrective action followers Satisfy unmet needs Managers and Leaders: Are They Different? manager tends to focus on controlling resources and optimizing processes through specific management styles, while a leader uses leadership skills and styles to inspire and empower people to work together toward a common goal  Leadership Traits and characteristics The list included the following 10 characteristics: ) Stogdill’s( 1. Drive for responsibility and task completion; 2. Vigor and persistence in pursuit of goals; 3. Risk taking and originality in problem solving; 4. Drive to exercise initiative in social situations; 5. Self-confidence and sense of personal identity; 6. Willingness to accept consequences of decision and action; 7. Readiness to absorb interpersonal stress; 8. Willingness to tolerate frustration and delay; 9. Ability to influence other people’s behavior; and 10. Capacity to structure social interaction systems to the purpose at  Leadership Traits and characteristics Stogdill (1948) Mann (1959) Zaccaro, Kemp, and Bader (2004) intelligence alertness intelligence masculinity -cognitive abilities insight responsibility adjustment dominance -extraversion initiative persistence extraversion -conscientiousness self-confidence conservatism emotional stability openness sociability agreeableness motivation social intelligence self-monitoring emotional intelligence problem solving Administrative leadership. What Is Administrative Leadership? Administrative leadership is fundamentally about steering an organization or team towards its goals through effective planning, organization, and execution of strategies. Administrative leadership Planning, Organizing, Commanding, Coordinating, and Controlling. Planning is all about assessing the future and making sure your organization is prepared for it. The means of influencing administrative leadership It is the process by which a manager influences subordinates to contribute their efforts effectively towards achieving organizational objectives. What is leadership influence? Leadership influence is the ability a person has to change values, beliefs or attitudes about a topic. It's a skill you can learn as you gain more experience as a leader. A leader can use their knowledge and speaking ability to offer a new perspective or new information to an audience or team. Leaders who can successfully influence their audience may change their audiences' minds about a topic because of how they present their information. What is leadership influence? Someone who has leadership influence can understand what moves people and activates an urgency within to create change. An audience may be more receptive to being influenced if they can trust their leaders. A few ways a leader can create trust with their audience can include: Establishing credibility Building connections Maintaining accountability Reciprocating influence  7 characteristics of effective leadership influence Here are seven characteristics of effective leadership influence you can use in your management: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Attitude Value Listening.Passion Openness Time Knowledge First manageme nt