LEADERSHIP
According to professor "Warren G. Bennis" Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right."
According to "Dwight D.Eisenhower""Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to "win" as a team or an organization. Leadership is dynamic, vibrant, and inspiring.
Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to "win" a Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to "win" as a team or an organization. Leadership is dynamic, vibrant, and inspiring.
Leadership means different things to different people around the world, and different things in different situations. For example, it could relate to community leadership, religious leadership, political leadership, and leadAccording to the idea of transformational leadership, an effective leader is a person who does the following:
Creates an inspiring vision of the future.
Motivates and inspires people to engage with that vision.
Manages delivery of the vision.
Coaches and builds a team, so that it is more effective at achieving the vision
Leaders must have an external focus to be effective; managers can focus internally. Both leadership and management are equally essential organizational functions, but only management is a formal role. Leadership is an informal, occasional act, like creativity, not a role. Senior executives are managers by virtue of their roles, not leaders. If their businesses are operating successfully and don't need innovation or process improvements to succeed, then these organizations don't need any leadership. This is a second radical implication of the new vision of leadership, the first one being that leadership has nothing to do with managing people or g Leadership can exist in both formal and informal groups. In a formal setting, such as within a large corporation, the leader of the group is usually someone who has been appointed to a high position of authority. In an informal setting, such as a group of friends, the leader is someone with personal traits that simply tend to inspire respectetting things done through them.
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CONCEPTS OF LEADERSHIP
The basic concepts of leadership are found at the heart of every leader. Some people argue that leaders are born. Other people believe that leaders are chosen. Whatever the case, leaders are people who are strong in beliefs and can communicate these beliefs. Leaders also have a strong desire to learn and apply the knowledge that they learn. A leader's skill can also be measured by how he or she can recognize and solve problem.
First of all, leaders must be people who are strong in their beliefs. Someone who is inspirational and wise is more likely to create a more meaningful and lasting memory. A leader must also be able to recognize and help solve problems and conflicts. The basic concepts of leadership include strong personal beliefs, self-awareness, good communication skills, and a desire to learn and apply knowledge. An educated leader is more capable to recognize and solve problems or settle conflicts. A leader that has the ability to recognize his or her mistakes and shortcomings can more effectively than one who cannot. (Joe Battan said,) "The first task of a leader is to keep hope alive. Leaders should also have a strong desire to acquire and to use knowledge. The basic concepts of leadership should be evident in each leader's life. Humility is an admirable trait in one chosen to lead. When these basic concepts of leadership work together, they effectively create and individual that is both an effective leader and a dedicated worker.
Good leaders are made not born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. Good leaders develop through a never ending process of self-study, education, training, and experience (Jago, 1982). This guide will help you through that process.
To inspire your workers into higher levels of teamwork, there are certain things you must be, know, and, do. These do not come naturally, but are acquired through continual work and study. Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills; they are NOT resting on their laurels.
Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. Program directors and managers can use this resource to inspire staff to higher levels of teamwork. This article defines concepts of leadership in terms of what a leader must be, know, and do.
According to Bass' (1989 & 1990) theory of leadership states that there are three basic ways to explain how people become leaders. The first two explain the leadership development for a small number of people. These theories are:
Some personality traits may lead people naturally into leadership roles. This is the Trait Theory.
A crisis or important event may cause a person to rise to the occasion, which brings out extraordinary leadership qualities in an ordinary person. This is the Great Events Theory.
People can choose to become leaders. People can learn leadership skills. This is the Transformational Leadership Theory. It is the most widely accepted theory today and the premise on which this guide is based.
CHARACTERSTICS OF LEADERSHIP
THE MAIN CHARACTERSTICS OF LEADERSHIP ARE:
1.Vision
Good leaders have vision. Good leaders know where they are heading and they lead these people toward the same vision that they have for their lives, a community, or even a nation. They do not just look at what things are, but at what things could be.
2. Passionate
Good leaders are not passive people. They are usually extremely passionate in whatever they're doing. Whether it is sports or business, leaders are extremely focused and some of them are even consumed by their passion.
3. Wise
Good leaders are wise and discerning. Being a leader often means that they need to make crucial decisions at various points in their ministry. Having the wisdom to make the right decision is extremely important in ensuring the success of the organization.
4. Compassion
They have compassion for their followers. While they understand they have a goal to pursue, they constantly look back and care for the people that are following them. They are not selfish people who only think about their own needs and luxuries; they also have a heart for the people under them as well.
5. Charismatic
Good leaders are charismatic; they are attractive people and they draw people to them by their shining personalities. Whether is it the way they speak, or the excellence they demand from people; these leaders have an X-factor that people feel drawn toward.
6. Good Communicators
They are very good at orating and speaking. They are extremely well-versed in public speaking and they can influence and inspire people with the things that they say. With this ability, it is not surprise that they can usually garner a good following.
7. Persistent
They are persistent in reaching their goals. They understand that reaching a destination is filled with setbacks. Despite that, they see that the benefits of reaching the goal is greater than that of the setback that they experienced. This makes them extremely persistent people.
8. Integrity
Good leaders have integrity. They mean what they say, and they say what they mean. They are people who keep their promises and they don't play the two-faced political game that a lot of others do. As such, people find them trustworthy and they give their commitment to these leaders as a result.
9. Courageous
They are courageous. Winston Churchill says that courage is the virtue on which all others virtue rest upon. Besides just having a pipe dream, good leaders are courageous enough to pursue after it. The fears are real, but a courageous leader pursues them despite the fears.
10. Disciplined
Good leaders are extremely disciplined in their pursuit of their goals. While most people would be easily distracted or discouraged, good leaders discipline their flesh to keep focused and to keep steady despite the circumstances.
There you go, ten characteristics of good leadership. After reading these ten characteristics, you might see that you are lacking in some areas and strong in others. But no matter, it's not about becoming perfect, but knowing where you are lacking and making an effort to develop those characteristics in yourself.
TWO BUSINESS MAN WHO ARE GOOD LEADERS ARE:
KUMAR MANGALAM BIRLA: . KUMAR MANGLAM BIRLA, was born in june 14,1967 is among the richest, good leader and top business man and the eight youngest billionaire outside india. He is chairman of the Aditya Birla group, one of india`s largest business groups. Some of the AV, birla groups companies are Grasim,ultra tech cement, aditya birla nuvo& idea cellular. He took over as chairman of the group in 1995, at the age of 28 after the sudden death of his father Aditya birla. Whe he took charge there were doubts about his ability to handle the giant business house, but he proved all naysayers wrong. In the 11 years that he has led the group, he has won admiration, recognition and praise for his mamagement acumen and contribution to the industry.
HisLife and career
Kumar Mangalam Birla was born into a marwaribusiness birla familyfrom state of Rajasthan. A charterd accountant, Kumar Mangalam Birla earned commerce degree from the sydenem collegeMumbai and an MBA from the London business school where he is also an Honorary Fellow. Mr. Birla and his wife, Mrs. Neerja Kasliwal, have three children, Ananyashree, Aryaman Vikram and Advaitesha
AWARDS AND HONOURS
In the ten years that he has been at the helm of the Aditya Birla Group, he has won recognition for his contribution to Industry and to professionalising management. An indicative list is as follows :
2006
Represented India at the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Award in Monte Carlo, Monaco in June 2006, where he was inducted as a Member of the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Academy
2005
Awarded "The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year -- India"
Named "Young Super Performer in the CEO Category" by Business Today
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Udyog Ratna
2004
Chosen by the World Economic Forum (Davos) as one of the Young Global Leaders. In this capacity, Kumar Mangalam Birla is committed to share his knowledge, expertise and energy over the next five years to usher in a future of "hope, progress and positive change"
Drawn from a pool of 8000 candidates from around the world, of whom 600 were short listed and 237 finally named, the Young Global Leaders have been hand picked by a Nomination Committee of 28 global media leaders
In recognition of his exemplary contribution to Indian business, The Banaras Hindu University awarded the D.Litt (Honoris Causa) Degree to Birla
To salute his entrepreneurial excellence and exemplary contribution to Indian business, the All India Management Association conferred its "Honorary Fellowship" on him
2003
Named "The Business Leader of the Year" by The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence
Close on the heels of the Economic Times' "The Business Leader of the Year" Award, he was selected Business India's "Business Man of the Year - 2003". This is indeed historic, as no Chairman / CEO has ever won both these prestigious awards in a single year
The National Institute of Industrial Engineering's (NITIE) "The Lakshya - Business Visionary Award"
The Indo-American Society's "Young Achiever Award"
"The 2003 Institute of Marketing and Management Award for Excellence".
2002
The Qimpro Foundation's "Qimpro Platinum Standard Award"
Ranked among the first five Asian business leaders for the CNBC/INSEAD sponsored "Asian Business Leader Award 2002"
2001
The Rajiv Gandhi Award for "Business Excellence and his contribution to the country" by the Mumbai Pradesh Youth Congress
The National HRD Network (Pune) - "The Outstanding Business Man of the Year"
The Giants International Award for "Business Excellence and his contribution to the Industry"
The Institute of Directors' "Golden Peacock National Award for Business Leadership"
The Rotary Club's "Award for Vocational Excellence"
2000
The Bombay Management Association honoured Birla as "The Management Man of the Year 1999-2000"
1999
The Lions Clubs International's "The Achiever of the Millennium"
The Rotary Club of Ahmedabad's "The Legend of the Corporate World"
1998
Kumar Mangalm Birla was the only industrialist to have been appointed as a public nominee on the Governing Board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) by the Finance Ministry. He served as the Chairman of SEBI's 17-Member Committee on Corporate Governance constituted in mid-1999, and as Chairman of SEBI's Committee on Insider Trading
The Kumar Mangalam Birla Report on Corporate Governance became the cornerstone of Corporate Governance practices in India
Recipient of the Rotary Club's "Award for Vocational Excellence"
The media too have showered accolades on Kumar Mangalam Birla. Between 1997 to-date, the NDTV, Star Plus "India Business Week" designated him as "The Businessman of the Year". Global Finance has cited him among the 10 Super Stars of Corporate Finance. Business World ranked him among the top 10 of India's most admired and respected CEOs and the top CEO of the coming millennium, and Hindustan Times named him as "The Businessman of the Year" as well
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Ratan Naval Tata (born December 28, 1937, in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India) is the present Chairman of Tata SonsHe is also the chairman of major Tata companies such as Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Power, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Tea, Tata Chemicals, The Indian Hotels Company and Tata Teleservices. Ratan Tata was born into the famous Tata family, a prominent family belonging to Mumbai's wealthy Parsi community. Ratan is the great grandson of Tata group founder Jamsedji Tata. His childhood was troubled, with his parents separating in the mid-1940s when he was merely seven and his younger brother Jimmy was five years old. Their mother moved out and both Ratan and his brother were raised by their grandmother Lady Navajbai.
About his career, Ratan Tata completed his BSc degree in architecture with structural engineering from Cornell University in 1962, and the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School in 1975Ratan was appointed the Director-in-Charge of The National Radio & Electronics Company Limited (Nelco), a company that was in dire financial difficulty. Ratan suggested that the company invest in developing high-technology products, rather than in consumer electronics
About his personal life , Ratan Tata is largely an employee Chairman / CEO of the group and most of his own holding in Tata Sons., the holding company of the group, is a result of inherited family shareholding
Conclusion :
As from the above, we can easily understand that how leadership quality is more important within us if we want to become a successful leader in our life. Leadership built a sound leader who can easily lead a group of persons under any circumstances to achieve any goal which is set. Leadership helps us to think imaginatively beyond every boundary , it provides a focus , integrity and honesty for the life of leader and not for the leader only also for the followers among the group.
So it is really important for us to become a good leader by polishing our leadership qualities or if we are among followers then it is also same important.
Part B
Poor Communication by senior management: If there will be poor communication by senior management then it would results in in-effective work culture and employees can be distracted from their goals. Their would be misunderstanding among employers and employees and management expectation would be different what employees understand. . This will draw a strained relationship between an employee and an employer.
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Office politics: In a management people from different -different culture works and everyone has different state of mind. Most of them are intelligent&skillfull who does`t wants to indulge in any kind of politics. But if they are forced to indulge in politics then it would results frustration in employee and employers.
Lack of team work:In a management everyone works as a team , every member of a team has a task to achieve a single goal. If all members perform well and complete his work on time , then only a company can gain success. But if any member of team lack in his work or doest permform his assigned task, it can effect the whole team. This can create a friction among team member in an organization.
The use of politically correct language: the use of informal language can be offensive to some of them. It may not be appropriate at places where people from different culture are working. If people in an organization will not have good will among others, it can end up frustrating some of the colleges.
Nosy co-workers: If workers at work place sneaking or back biting into each of their work which can becom frustration for most of the employees. Employees will be uncomfortable to work and it will bring uneasiness among them.
