What makes a leader article ppt
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The document discusses the traits of effective leaders. It states that all effective leaders share a high degree of emotional intelligence (EI), which includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. EI involves the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and recognize the emotions of others. Leaders with strong EI are able to motivate others, build relationships and networks, understand different perspectives, and adapt to change.
What makes a leader article ppt
- 1. What Makes A Leader? By Daniel Goleman
- 2. What is a Leader? • somebody whom people follow: somebody who guides or directs others • somebody or something in lead: somebody or something in front of all others, e.g. in a race or procession http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary /DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861625378
- 3. Effective leaders are alike in one crucial way: they all have a high degree of Emotional Intelligence • Emotional Intelligence (EI): –Is the sin qua non of leadership –Without EI, a person can have the best training in the world an analytical mind, and an endless supply of smart ideas but he/she won’t make a great leader.
- 4. Components of Emotional Intelligence • Self-Awareness • Self-Regulation • Motivation • Empathy • Social Skill
- 5. Self-Awareness • The ability to recognize and understand your moods, emotions, and drives as well as their effect on others • Hallmarks: – Know thy-self – Self-confidence – Realistic self-assessment – Self-deprecating sense of humor
- 6. Self-Regulation • The ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods • Hallmarks: – Trustworthiness and integrity – Comfort with ambiguity – Openness to change
- 7. Motivation • A passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status • A Propensity to pursue goals with energy – Intrinsic VS. Extrinsic • Hallmarks: – Strong drive to achieve – Optimism, even in the face of failure – Organizational commitment
- 8. Empathy • The ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people • A skill in treating people according to their emotional reactions • Hallmarks: – Expertise in building and retaining talent – Cross-cultural sensitivity – Service to clients and customers
- 9. Social Skill • Proficiency in managing relationships and building networks • An ability to find common ground and build rapport • Hallmarks: – Effectiveness in leading change – Persuasiveness – Expertise in building and leading teams