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LEADER
FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP
LEADER – You must have an honest understanding of who
you are, what you know and what you can do.
- To be successful you have to convince your
followers, not yourself or your superiors, that
you are worthy of being followed
FOLLOWERS – Different people require different styles
of leadership.
- The fundamental starting point is having a
good understanding of human nature, such as needs,
emotions and motivation
VIRTUES as the FOUNDATION OF
LEADERSHIP
VIRTUE – defined as a conformity to a standard of right
and morality
1. PRUDENCE – (hinahon) a habit which enables a man
direct his actions to human’s life goals,. Knowing the
the right thing to do and applying it.
2. JUSTICE – it gives stability that a person needs to work
without fear and anxiety in search of happiness
3. FORTITUDE (tibay ng loob) – habit of overcoming the
difficulties and pressures of life in pursuit of goodness
VIRTUES as the FOUNDATION OF
LEADERSHIP
4. Respectful
Treating others with respect will ultimately earn
respect.
5. Quiet Confidence
Be sure of yourself with confidence
CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER
6. Enthusiastic
Excitement is contagious. When a leader is motivated
and excited about the cause people will be more
inclined to follow
7. Open –Minded
Work to consider all options when making decisions
8. Resourceful
If you don’t know the answer to something find out by
asking questions
CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER
9. Rewarding
An exceptional leader will recognize the efforts of
others and reinforce those actions.
10. Well-educated
Knowledge is power.Your knowledge of issues and
information will only increase your success in leading
others.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER
11. Open to change
12. Interested in Feedback
View feedback as a gift to improve
13. Evaluative
Evaluation of events and programs is essential for
an organization/group to improve and progress
14. Organized
CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER
14. Organized
15. Consistent
Confidence and respect cannot be attained without
your leadership being consistent.
16. Delegator
Realizes that he/she cannot accomplish everything
on his own
17.Initiative
He/she must be a key element in the planning and
implementing new ideas, programs, policies etc.
STYLES OF LEADERSHIP
1. Autocratic
2.Democratic
3. Laissez-faire
4. Paternalistic
AUTOCRATIC
• The authoritarian leader
makes decisions alone as
power is centralized in one
person.
• Decisions are enforced
using rewards and the fear
of punishment. it is an
abusive, unprofessional style
called “bossing people
around.”
Advantages and Disadvantages of Autocratic
Advantages Disadvantages
Provides strong motivation and People dislike it when it is strict
reward to manager exercising this and the motivational style is
style negative
It permits very quick decision Employees lack motivation
making Frustration, low morale and
Many people prefer to work under conflict develop, reducing
centralized authority structure and organizational effectiveness
strict discipline There is more dependence and
less individuality in the
organization and future leaders
don’t develop
DEMOCRATIC
• The participative leader
include one or more
employees in the decision
making process.
• Communication flow freely;
suggestions are made in
both directions.
• The participation
encourages member
commitment to the final
decision
Advantages and Disadvantages of Democratic
Advantages Disadvantages
It fits almost every business It tends to become apologetic
It often has solutions for It is time-consuming
complex problems It takes long to process
It promotes a creative decisions
environment It can seem to be uncertain
It builds strong teams
LAISSEZ-FAIRE
• The free-rein leader gives
power to subordinates to
make the decisions.
• However, the leader is still
responsible for the
decisions that are made.
• This is used when
employees are able to
analyze the situation.
• Deligative style is generally
not useful.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Laissez-faire
Advantages Disadvantages
It fits almost every business It tends to become apologetic
It often has solutions for It is time-consuming
complex problems It takes long to process
It promotes a creative decisions
environment It can seem to be uncertain
It builds strong teams
PATERNALISTIC
Leaders acts as the father of
their people responsible of
taking care of their people’s
needs
In turn, the followers will
have to give full trust to the
leader
The followers are not able to
go against the leader-100%