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Volume VI Issue 08 Contents January 2010
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Editorial 02
Leadership in the Tavitamma P
School Setting Dr Hymavathy K 03
Personality Development Cells in Gnana Sekar M
Schools Dr Kalaiyarasan G 09
Can We Make Good Leaders? Dr Bigi Thomas 12
Leadership to Ensure
An Impressive Personality Rani Manda 15
Leadership in Community Health Vijayalakshmi N K 21
Leadership during Studentship Ramesh K S 25
Indispensable Leadership Skills Bala Muthu Murugan
Hanna Evangeline Sangeetha 27
Nurture and Cherish the
Future Leaders Dr Sailaxmi Gandhi 30
Hony. Special Editor: Dr (Capt) DVP Raja, MA, DSSA, Ph D, D Litt,

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RB Charitable Trust, SPREAD and Capt DVR Foundation for HRD,
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Journal of SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK January 2010 01
Editorial A Lesson in Leadership
Two children were playing a video more chances (life’s in video game
game. The younger one waited parlance). He allowed the younger
patiently for his turn and once he one to play without interfering. The
got the console and joystick he leader was absolutely in control and
was absorbed in playing the game the follower believed in him. The
under the watchful eyes of the leader was goal-oriented and
elder sibling. The latter did not voluntarily passed on (without being
interfere or do any back seat asked) the opportunity to play.
driving. He allowed his brother to àA true leader allows the follower
play until a stage was reached to grow at his own pace and never
where the younger one had lost pushes.
almost all the chances and à Anticipates disasters and
resources so meticulously provides buffers or cushions or
gathered by the elder sibling. He resources to tide over the crises.
took over from the youngster and àAssumes responsibility only when
started playing himself, without a continuing in the same line is self-
comment. The exclamations from defeating.
the younger one suggested that àMentors the novice gently guiding
the elder one was navigating him and providing him with an
nimbly and making a steady opportunity to learn by watching and
progress. Once again the elder not by theorizing or explaining.
one voluntarily gave the console à Gives sufficient hands-on
and the joystick to his younger one experience.
and went away. Adults would do well to take note of
This familiar situation which is the leadership traits found in the
commonplace in many households young, elder brother and with such
is a veritable lesson in leadership leaders abounding, India has nothing
and mentoring. to worry about. These young leaders
The non-assertive leader took will grow into management gurus fine
charge of the situation, accumulated tuning the progress of our country.
resources (artifacts or weapons) and Let us just allow them to blossom.
Focus Leadership in the School Setting
Tavitamma P*
Hymavathy K**
Tavitamma P, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Social Work, Sri Padmavathi Mahila
University. Tirupati. e-mail: tulasi66@gmail.com, cell: 98668 69640.
Dr Hymavathi K, Senior Research Assistant Young Lives Project, S P M V V
Tirupati. • e-mail:hymavathi.kongara@gmail.com ,mobile: 94402 06551
Introduction leadership. Leadership evolves from
Leadership is the process of helping groups. These groups are usually
others to discover themselves and their unified around mutually agreed upon
potential for achieving objectives which goals. The individual in the group who
an orgnization has set for itself. These works for attainment of the goals gets
activities are usually looked after by the support and affiliation of the group.
headmaster/ principal of the school. Members of the group accept the
Thus, the important components of any proposals made by such individuals and
school system are the headmaster or accept them as their leaders. In an
the principal, teachers and students. educational setup we find many types
For effective functioning of the of leaders.
institution, the above three components Types of leadership
have to play different roles. There are many types of leaders as
Meaning of leadership given below:
According to social psychologists, Visionary leader is the one who has a
leadership evolves from a dynamic and long-term perspective, who is externally-
interacting group that is held together oriented and has a broad interest in
by loyal ties to an individual, and is industry, economy, regulations and
concerned with the goal of the group. politics. His tasks include forming a
Thus, a leader may be anyone who is mission statement, vision and values.
recognized by individuals or by the He is supposed to transform and
group as an available source of help. structure the organization to ensure
The leadership behaviour must survival and growth. Example of
adequately recognize the importance of visionary leader can be a director, senior
each individual in accomplishing the executive, chairman and head of school
task by the contribution of the individuals or a senior partner.
through group activity. Power and Integration leader is the one who has
position may not be the criteria for medium-term perspective. He has an
inside out orientation where his main a base for future mission, which
focus is on his own organization. His enables them to obtain extra efforts
main function is to develop from the followers.
organization’s systems and processes. à Individual consideration involves
He reconciles conflicting interests. He paying attention to the needs and
develops and champions a strong potential for development of individual
culture. followers. It also involves delegating,
Fulfilment leader is one who has a short- coaching and giving constructive
term perspective. He is a knowledge feedback.
expert who is result-oriented and who à Intellectual stimulation involves
has customer service thinking. He soliciting new ideas and new ways of
pleases the customer by delivering doing things.
results on time. He makes continuous à Inspiration involves motivating
improvement by unlocking individual people, generating enthusiasm, setting
potential and optimum usage of an example and being available to
resources. share the load. An ideal example of
Transactional leader takes the initiative transformational leadership would be
in offering some form of need Mrs. Kiran Bedi’s achievement with
satisfaction in return for something Tihar Jail inmates. She brought about
valued by the employees, such as pay/ a complete transformation in the
promotion. followers as well as the institutional
Transformational leadership is the processes.
process of engaging the commitment of Charismatic leader
the employees in the context of the The personal charm of some person
shared values and the shared vision. It influences us. They are known as
is particularly relevant in the context of charismatic leaders. Swami
managing change. It involves Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi are
relationship of mutual trust between the examples of charismatic leaders. The
leaders and the followers. charismatic leaders have the ability to
Transformational leadership has carry the masses with them. They have
following components: a great deal of emotional appeal. Some
àIdealized influence involves having characteristics of the followers of
a clear vision and a sense of purpose. charismatic leaders are as follows:
Such leaders are able to win the trust àAccept the leader unquestioningly.
and respect of the followers. They build àObey the leader willingly.
àShare the beliefs of the leader. opportunities.
àTrust the correctness of the leader’s àRisk taking also forms part of any
belief. list of leadership qualities. Leaders
Autocratic, democratic and must have the strength and courage
laissez–faire leaders to act in situations where they are not
Autocratic and democratic styles of guaranteed success. A good leader is
leadership are classical forms of willing to risk failure.
leadership. An autocratic leader takes àThe ability to motivate others is the
decisions and imposes them on the most important quality of a leader. A
groups. Democratic leaders invite good leader articulates his/ her vision
suggestions in setting the direction for to others, persuading them of the worth
success. The laissez-faire leader is too of their ideas and inspires people in
permissive which is not desirable . working towards the objectives of the
Qualities of a model leader organization as well as ensuring that
To be strong, leaders need to they achieve their personal goals
possess numerous skills and pushing the individual to achieve and
qualities, ten of which are listed develop for the benefit of themselves
below: and the organization as a whole.
àVision is the clear picture a good à Team building ensures that they
leader has of the objectives of the draw the best from each individual
organization and also the objectives of and the team as a whole through
the team and individuals in it. collaboration, consensus and resolving
conflicts.
àClear strategy is needed to achieve
these objectives, and the ability to form à Self-knowledge/ awareness also
a strategic plan is essential too. features in the list of leadership
qualities. A good leader knows his
à Ability to make decisions is an
own strengths and weaknesses, able
essential leadership quality. Good
to view his behaviour objectively and
leaders show strength in making
also reflect on his own practice. They
difficult and unpopular decisions; they
need to demonstrate the ability to
have confidence in their own ability and
acknowledge feedback, act upon that
the strength of their own convictions.
and make changes where necessary.
A good leader understands that
indecision on their part wastes time, àIntegrity is amalgamation of outward
resources and denies the organization actions and inner values. A person of
integrity is the same on the outside and
on the inside. Such an individual can teachers. The quality of interaction
be trusted because he or she never enhances the quality of learning
veers from inner values, even when it outcome. For enhancing the quality
might be expeditious to do so. A leader
of interaction, many factors have to
must have the trust of followers and
be controlled and this cannot be done
therefore must display integrity. Honest
by a single individual. So, a
dealings, predictable reactions, well-
controlled emotions, and an absence hierarchical administrative structure
is created in schools with different
of tantrums and harsh outbursts are all
signs of integrity. A leader who is leadership positions. The usual
centered in integrity will be more leadership positions that exist in a
approachable by followers. school are principal/ headmaster,
àPursuit of lifelong learning is a keysupervisor, teachers and students.
quality in leaders. To continually learn
The headmaster of the school is
and develop they must show openness considered as the leader of the
to new ideas. Reflection is a key school, because he/ she looks after
element of lifelong learning if leaders
all academic, non-academic and
are to improve, develop and adapt to
administrative functions of the
the constantly changing environment.
school. Similarly, teachers prepare
àCommunication takes the highest
unit plans, instructional plans,
priority in any list of leadership.
evaluation techniques and co-
Leaders have to communicate their
curricular activities in the school.
ideas to a diverse group of people
Students also have a different type
and adjust their style in meeting the
of leadership role in the school.
needs of the people they lead.
People involved in different positions
Leadership qualities that
at school hierarchy tend to perform
characterize effective living are
leadership roles at their levels.
specific, measurable and can be
Teacher as a leader
learned.
The National Policy on Education,
Leadership at school
1986 stated that ‘no system of
School is a formal setup of education,
education can rise higher than its
wherein students learn through
teachers’. A teacher is the most
interaction with each other and
important element in the educational
process. A teacher is the vital among students in the school and
component in teaching-learning among schools and maintaining the
process. dignity of the school. Usually, ‘school
Leadership roles of students pupil leader’, with the help of class
Pupils are the legitimate actors in a leaders, organizes these activities.
school. It is for them that all Of course, the involvement of
educational activities are organized teachers is also there but stops at
and undertaken. They occupy the guiding the students in organizing
focus or the limelight of school activities. Students are responsible
activities for which curricula are for the success of the activity.
planned and designed, school plant Role of teachers and parents
is set up, qualified teachers and Guiding the development of children
principal are recruited and auxiliary should be a co-operative endeavour,
services are organized. Student is it is a two-way process between
a leader in a classroom. The quality parents and teachers. Parents and
of interaction in the classroom teachers need to see the child as a
enhances the quality of learning. whole in order to provide appropriate
Students have to take part actively guidance in shaping thepersonality.
in classroom process. In a teaching- The quality of teacher-student and
learning process, students and teacher-parent relationship during
teachers are the wheels of a cart and the period will have an influence upon
they should move simultaneously to the child throughout the formative
move ahead. The other type of years.
leadership arises in co-curricular Summary and conclusions
activities. Many a time, school A leader is one who is recognized by
provides opportunities to students to individuals or by the group as an
organize co-curricular and extra- available source of guidance, support
curricular activities in the form of and help. Headteacher is a leader
monitoring the class and school, for both administrative and
organizing school prayer, cultural instructional process in the school.
programmes, celebrating the days of Teachers are the key persons in
importance, conducting competitions developing and promoting
leadership characteristics and ideal future leaders through key
inspiration for students. Therefore, catalysts: teachers, head masters
the school should be a model and school environment. Parents
institution for developing a strong and have a pivotal role too.
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Gratitude
We are grateful to Dr (Capt) D V P Raja, MA, DSSA, Ph D, D Litt , Founder and
Chairman, Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Madurai for readily agreeing
to be the honorary special editor for this issue. We thank him for his
timely editorial and all the help he is extending from time to time. We tahnk
him for co-opting Dr Pandi S (Professor and Head, Dept. of Social Work,
Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Karaikal) and Dr Paranjothi Ramalingam
J (Prof and Head, Dept of Social Work, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
University, Coimbatore)as honorary committee members for this month.
We extend our thanks to them for their immediate service for the cause of
school social work. we are grateful to Dr Pandi S for his consent to be the
honorary special editor for the month of February 2010. The focus is Rural
Mental Health. Already two articles had been received and contributors
are requested to send articles before 25th January 2010. ~Ed.
Focus Personality Development Cells in Schools
Gnana Sekar M*
Kalaiyarasan G**
*Gnana Sekar M, a Ph D Scholar in Education, Alagappa University and a PG
Teacher, St.Gabriel’s Higher Secondary School, Broadway,Chennai-600108.
**Dr Kalaiyarasan G, Associate Professor in Education, Alagappa University,
Karaikkudi-630 003.
Introduction giving chances to students to develop
The well known educator and their leadership qualities. The various
counsellor, James J Gill in ‘Educating forms of leaders in schools are class
for Leadership’ says, “The essential leaders, sports leaders and different
qualities and skills involved in club leaders like science club, enviro
leadership can be learned and club and various groups and
developed through education and movements like Scouts and Guides,
experience. People can learn to NCC, JRC, RSP and NGC. All these
communicate clearly, to make groups and movements train
effective decisions, to motivate and students according to their aims,
inspire, to maintain and show respect objectives and resources through
for and trust in subordinates, to be specific activities. However, to
just in making judgments, to instruct enable our students to face
clearly and to be patient with competitions we need to focus our
mistakes, to be loyal to followers and attention on life-skills trainings to our
tough on their behalf, to be humble students through yet another club or
and open to new ideas and different activity forum, which may be called
opinions, to keep a sense of humour the personality development cell.
and to know how to relax”. All the Personality development cell
above qualities can be developed Personality development club or cell
through educational institutions by is already existing in some schools
providing proper stimuli to their of Tamil Nadu offering various life
students. coping skills to their students. This
Leadership activities in schools group would be more suitable for high
Generally all type of schools from and higher secondary students. The
nursery to higher secondary are following life-skills are imparted to
students by the personality àStatus (Socio-economic position,
development cell: popularity).
àSelf-actualization skills àSituation (Ability, needs,interests,
àAcademic achievement skills. objectives and tasks of group).
àTime-management skills. From the above it could be inferred
àDecision making skills. that situational opportunity is very
àCommunication skills. essential to develop leadership
àTeam building skills. characteristics. Opportunities can be
àProblem-solving skills.. provided by different activities in
àSelf-management skills various platforms to students to
àCreativity skills. develop traits like capacity,
àVolunteering skills. achievement and responsibility. The
àInterpersonal skills. way they are trained in schools and
àMedia utilizing skills colleges will be the deciding factor
According to the need and availability for acquiring status of their future.
of resources many other skills can be Leadership skills
offered to students. According to Bill Hybels a leadership
Life skills and leadership development plan has to address
According to Stogdill, the following these three phases:
psychological traits are very 1.Indentifying emerging leaders.
important in deciding the 2.Investing in the development of
characteristics of leadership: emerging leaders.
àCapacity (Intelligence, alertness, 3.Entrusting responsibility to
verbal facility, originality, judgment). emerging leaders.
à Achievement (Scholarship, These three phases can be
knowledge, accomplishments). effectively achieved through
à Responsibility (Dependability, Personality Development Cell in
initiative, persistence, schools by following some or all of
assertiveness, self-confidence, the following:
desire to excel). àTalent exposure programmes.
àParticipation (Activity, sociability, àFrequent interaction with experts.
co-operation, adaptability, humour). àCreation of models and exhibits.
à Volunteer works in school and modus operandi of events like
assemblies, functions, programmes exhibitions, symposiums and
and visiting old age homes, seminars attended or organized by
orphanages to develop caring them.
attitude. Conclusions
à Industrial and company visits . The qualities of leadership are basic
àCamps for yoga, meditation and ideas derived from sharp
breathing exercises. commonsense that can transform
àCommunication workshops and anyone into a more dynamic leader.
language lab. So, teachers can build leadership
àArticle display in notice boards. skills in their students and empower
àPublishing school magazines with them to motivate and influence
student participation. others. Developing life-skills through
àParticipation in radio and TV personality development cell is a felt
programmes. need of today’s education system.
àMedia analysis workshops. Heads, teachers, authorities of
àTeam works like team building educational institutions and the
games and activities. controlling boards have to encourage
àPeriodical tests, puzzles and quiz. such cells in every educational
àCritical analysis of the content institution to create future leaders.
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Alphonse A (2001): Developing the Adolescent Personality, Better Yourself
Books, Mumbai
Antony D’souza (1995): Leadership, Better yourself Books, Mumbai
Atul John Rego (2002): How to Develop a Pleasing Personality, Better Yourself
Books, Mumbai
Bill Hybels (2002) Courageous Leadership, OM Books, Secunderabad.
Chandru Gidwani (2001): Secret to Your Balanced Successful and Happy Life,
Better Yourself Books, Mumbai
Gill James (1983): Educating for Leadership, Human Development, vol.4
Stephen R Covey(1992): Principle Centered Leadership, A Fireside Book, New
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Stogdill Ralph MA(1981): Handbook of Leadership. A Survey of Theory and
Research, Free Press, New York.
Focus Can We Make Good Leaders?
Bigi Thomas*
*Dr. Bigi Thomas, I/C Director of Department of Social Work, S. P. University,
V. V. Nagar, Gujarat. Email- bigisuresh12@rediffmail.com
Introduction words we speak, the things we do,
Children are good or bad depending what we make important to them, the
on what we make of them. They are experiences we share with them, the
like plain sheet of paper which we things we allow them to see on TV
use a pencil to write on. If we don’t and or internet amongst other things.
want to be disgraced by a spoilt child, We mould our children through our
then we must train them to be lives.
respectful, and courteous. If you Trust and leadership
want your children to be better than Leadership is not just about being
you, then give them the tools they one who tells others what to do.
need, build them up to have the right While that may be a part of what
mindset and offer them necessary leaders do, it only works successfully
skills that will be beneficial to them. after they have earned the trust and
Foundation for future leaders respect of others. Trust in others,
The leaders of today were children persuade others to trust you, as
of yesterday. Likewise, future leaders respect for others encourages others
of tomorrow are our children. So, to respect you. Teaching your
whatever we want our future to be children to trust and respect others
like is what we make of our children. will go a long way in making them
People make places and places don’t leaders. Good leaders should be able
make people. These people are our to make others leaders, not followers.
children. If we raise misinformed For many the drive for leadership is
children, we will definitely have intuitive, something they are simply
misinformed leaders of tomorrow. born with. While winning the trust of
The stage of childhood is the others is essential to leadership, it is
foundation. not always easy for some to do.
How we build this foundation matters Those who can do it well will be
a lot. We build children with the successful leaders later.
Identifying the leader others are all characteristics that can
A child may exhibit leadership make great leaders. These are also
qualities when he varies the rules of behaviours that can be encouraged
a familiar game to make it more in all children. Leadership is best
exciting for friends or when a child fostered by parents who model not
arbitrates a disagreement among only the qualities of leadership, but
friends or when she seems to take also reflectively share their decision-
the group in a particular direction. You making processes and provide
must train, teach and guide your opportunities for their child to decide.
children to see the positive aspects Provide your child with a variety of
of people and situations and apply opportunities to interact with others
the problem solving skills whenever in both formal and informal settings.
needed. Aspiring to make your child Participating in organizations gives a
a leader can be a good thing but it’s child the opportunity to encounter a
not necessarily the right thing for your variety of leadership role models, and
child. from that, formulate a style that best
Is leadership good for all? fits.
Ask these questions yourself to Characteristics of a leader
decide whether children will benefit àIs liked and respected by peers.
from leadership: àInfluences others to work toward
Do they seem comfortable in large goals.
groups of children? àTakes charge of the group.
Do others respond well to their à Judges the abilities of other
suggestions? children and finds places for them
Do they have an interest in setting in the group activities.
the direction or style of play their àFigures out what is wrong with an
peers participate in? activity and shows others how to do
If yes, then maybe they have some it better.
natural leadership qualities within à Is often asked for ideas and
them. Taking the initiative, making suggestions.
suggestions, providing direction and à Is sought by others when
being sympathetic to the problems of something must be decided.
àSenses what others want and decsions, voice them. Think aloud
helps them to accomplish it. so that the child understands the
à Enters into activities with process of decision making. Give
contagious enthusiasm. due credit to other people around so
à Devotes time to worthwhile that the child understands the need
endeavours. to recognise the strength of others.
Conclusion Participate in organizations and
Parents can help their children involve the child in decision making
develop leadership skills by honing process. Above all teach what is right
their listening skills. Hear them fully and wrong and make the child
before offering your suggestions/ morally strong. Armed with the
instructions so that the child also leadership skills, the future leader is
follows suit. Surround your child with prepared to take the bull by the horn
competent people. As you make and shoulder the responsibilities.
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from http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Your-Children-Leaders?&id=360778
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Future Focus
Feb 2010 Dr Pandi S (AAGC, Karaikkal) Rural Mental Health
Mar 2010 Dr Sunitha K (AP) Essentials of Health and Hygiene
Apr 2010 Dr Chindhai Jayaraman Essentials of Self-confidence
May 2010 Dr Visvanathan S (AU) Acceptance of Differences
Articles have to be sent before 15th of the preceding month to facilitate
peer review. Please append references in APA style. ~Ed.
Focus Leadership to Ensure
An Impressive Personality
Rani Manda*
*Rani Manda, Academic Consultant, Dept. of Social Work, Vikramasimhapuri
University, Nellore, 524001, AP.
Introduction ‘develop’ another person. They
Leadership is defined as a process encourage and inspire that person to
through which an individual develop themselves from within.
influences or motivates a group of Thus, leadership is self-initiated.
individuals to achieve a common Once the qualities and characteristics
goal. Although, leadership and of admired leaders are understood
motivational abilities are very closely and identified such skills and traits
related, the strong motivation is an can be developed.
essential ingredient of a good Qualities required for leadership
leadership. Keeping in view of the A potential leader needs to be
fact, leadership has been defined “as intellectually bright. Skills which are
the ability to inspire….willing action”, included in developing intelligence in
emphasis is placed on willing, but to school children are good verbal
understand leadership, we need to communication, math literacy (logical
delve a little deeper than what is thinking, power to analyze and
expected. The ability of a potential calculate), keenness to read and
leader will vary from one illustrious learn and control emotions.
leader to the other, but if the attributes Concept of leadership
of the good leadership are upheld The following are the conceptual
then the benefits will be of immense framework for developing leadership:
value to the society at large. à Firstly, leadership denotes a
Adopting this view point, it can be mutual behaviour pattern between
said that the teacher who inspires the leader and followers.
young children and motivates them àSecondly, leadership is a two-way
to act also imbibes the essential affair. The followers influence the
qualities of being a leader. Generally, behaviour of the leader in as much
a leader or teacher does not actually as the influence their behaviour.
àThirdly, the concept of leadership 3.Group interaction facilitation is a
can be understood only in the particularly important function of a
context of followers. Without leader.
followers there can be no leader. Qualities of a leader
àFourthly, leadership involves the Qualities of leadership in children are
element of willing and voluntary not tough to develop if you give them
obedience on the part of followers. a pat on their back for doing a good
Leadership is based on co- job, and encouraging them to excel
operation and good will. Sheer in a particular activity and by
threat and force cannot maintain motivating them in times of their
one as a leader for long. emotional needs. Thus, the following
àLastly, leadership is specific to a qualities are important for leadership
situation. A person cannot be a apart from the intellectual
leader in all the fields. development which is currently under
Functions of leadership study.
There is no unanimity of opinion as à Integrity, character: Children
to what the functions of the always look up to their parents and
leadership really are. Generally so only they can set a good example
speaking, leadership functions are in front of the children about their
related to achievement of the group character, honesty and integrity.
goal and to hold the group together. àConfidence: Confidence springs
1.Maintenance of membership is from what is achieved in life. Such
achieved by the closeness of the confidence has to be manifested by
leader to the group and the the parents so that their children can
frequency of his interactions. Of make the better of it.
course, he has to be accepted as a àCourage: Confidence and brains
leader in the first place. are not enough; grit and gumption
2.Objective attainment is the basic to get and achieve the targets and
responsibility of the leader. He has goals play a major role. Children
to monitor the work patterns of the should guided by the parents. Once
group and mentor the weak the parents decide on something
members to achieve group’s goals. they should stick to their decision,
come what may. enthusiasm in anyone else for
àSense of responsibility: if any something about which they
error happens, it should be owned. themselves are not enthusiastic.
Explain this to the children at its very Genuine enthusiasm does not mean
onset. Similarly, the same can be a glib, back-slapping, or insincere
the characteristic of a leader. Also attitude. More often, the leader’s
in the time of glory, a leader always enthusiasm has to be genuine and
takes a back seat and lets other be quite natural. It is shown by the
in the lime light. manner in which they go about their
àIndependent mind: Help children work. Unless a person feels right
develop an independent mind and down in their bones that the work
creative thinking of their own .This they are doing is worth the while,
will go a long way in enhancing their they can never consistently act as
personality as well. Posing they do. So, if they have any
questions to children and making misgivings or doubts about the
them think before they answer is a importance of their work they
good way to cultivate this tenet. cannot develop enthusiasm about
Leadership in children it. Those around them can easily
If qualities of leadership in children recognize that their attitude is
are fostered from a very young age, merely a put-on.
the little ones can grow up to have a àCourage is another quality a true
great personality. Instilling leadership leader has. When the going gets
in children is to invest in making an tough, the tough get going. The
all-round impact and motivating them ability to take it when the going gets
to work towards a goal. A perfect rough, often helps the leader to
leader has yet to be born. There is keep whole organization’s morale
always room for self-improvement. high. The leader has to face up to a
However, at least the following five new problem all the time. Indeed
qualities seem to be important: many successful leaders approach
àEnthusiasm is the first of all the each day with the resolve to take
great traits for a potential leader. No up the challenge. Courage in
man or woman can instil much leadership sometimes takes
unexpected turs; it may mean the leader should have a sense of
defending a principle and taking humour. Only then he can keep his
even an unpopular decision in the cool.
larger interest of the society than Leadership can be learnt
personal gains or group’s It is never too early or too late, to start
advantage. For example, in a school developing leadership qualities and
setting, the SPL may desist the with the right encouragement and
group’s desire to go on strike when support children can realize their
the examinations are announced. natural potential and enhance the
àSelf-confidence is an important leadership skills which will help them
requirement for the leader of today. succeed throughout life.
However, in making decisions about Building-blocks of leadership
schoolmates, their motivations and Many activities help children develop
the way they act or react, the leader leadership skills and qualities. In fact,
can never feel completely sure that many of the extra-curricular and co-
they are right. The best they can do curricular activities often provide
is to make an educated guess based opportunities to develop leadership
on the dependable facts they gather, qualities. For example, activities such
past experience and unbiased as swimming, cooperative and team
interpretation. building games, workshops,
àIntegrity refers to the fusion of presentations, music, story-telling,
inward feelings and outward actions. role plays and drama will build up
When they don’t coincide the result their competence levels. Many
is disastrous. outdoor sport activities help to
àInterest in and a respect for people improve self-esteem, self-reliance,
as individuals is essential for a leader and self-respect. Community service
because large percentage of any activities are a wonderful way to
leaders’ day is spent working directly promote concern for others and give
with individuals. children the opportunity to share their
àHumour plays an important role resources with the rest of the
in our lives. It converts tense community. It enables them to build
situations light. Everyone including confidence and teaches them the art
of giving to others without a sense of and team building activities that he
superiority. This can be done through or she enjoys and will benefit from.
an involvement in health Not only these activities teach them
programmes, voluntary work for effective leadership skills but also
animal husbandry, assisting in charity reinforce good behaviour and provide
works, fund raising activities for role models for facing challenges in
specific causes that generally help life and overcoming them.
the elderly, infirm or disabled. Parents’ role
Team building activities Indeed, parents have to inculcate
Team building activity can help leadership qualities in children right
children to develop team work and from their childhood. It provides for
unity and also enhance group overall development in their lives. But
dynamics. Although competitive, the the million dollar question is that how
activities require the children to learn these qualities can be inculcated in
trust, co-ordination, planning and the children. Because, dealing with
problem solving together. Perhaps children is not an easy task. In
in sports children learn team building addition, making them understand an
activates and leadership. Whether issue like leadership seems quite an
they are elected as the captain or uphill task. However, qualities of
simply a member of the team, it may leadership in children can be
provide a great opportunity for them cultivated in a systematic manner
to practise working together towards with the fund of knowledge available.
a common goal, in an often Leadership drive also involves the
pressurized and competitive best use of available resources and
atmosphere. grabbing the initiative at every
Primary purpose opportunity. Mentoring and finding
Different children enjoy and excel in suitable mentors from among
different activities depending upon relatives and friends takes the burden
their individual interests, abilities, and away from working mothers.
potentialities. It is not so important Benefits of leadership activities
what specific activities a child takes Involving children in leadership
part in, but rather finding leadership activities can have several benefits
such as enabling them to become Conclusion
more self-aware and look at the Many people debate that leaders are
positive and negative aspects of their born but leadership skills, like
own behaviour. It helps children find anyother life-skills, can be developed
their weaknesses and strengths and and nurtured in any child at any age.
encourage them to improve It can be achieved only through
themselves. It strengthens their self- consistent and coordinated efforts on
esteem and morale. It helps them the part of parents, teachers,
to others and develop their overall significant others in the family and the
personality and promote ‘can–do’ community as a whole. After all it
attitudes. Children start taking takes a whole village to raise a child!
responsibility for their actions instead As John F. Kennedy said:
of whining and clutching to apron “Leadership and learning are
strings. indispensable to each other.”
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Vidya Bhushan, Dr. Such Deva (1990): An Introduction to Sociology, Kitab Mahal,
Allahabad.
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Focus Leadership in Community Health
Vijayalakshmi N K*
*Vijayalakshmi N K, Research scholar, Madras School of Social Work.
Introduction intuitive, something they are simply
“Good leaders are made not born. born with. They know how to inspire
If each individual has the desire trust from those around them.
and willpower, he/ she can become Others can try to learn the
an effective leader” ~Anonymous characteristics of leadership and core
Leadership is a fascinating social behaviour patterns of leaders shown
phenomenon that occurs in all groups as figures 1 and 2 in the following
of people regardless of geography, page.
culture, or nationality. Most of the Children as leaders
young people today aspire to The leader must use the behaviour
become leaders through a never patterns in an effective manner. When
ending process of self-study, leaders fail to use needed behaviours
education, training, and experience. or use behaviours in an inappropriate
Definition of leadership way, followers are confused.
Various authors have given different Leadership requires an
meanings to the word “Leadership” understanding of the greater goals or
According to Jon P. Howell and Dan purpose, as well as trust and example
L. Costley, “Leadership is a process setting. Among children natural
used by an individual to influence leaders will be those who assume
group members toward the initiative whenever the opportunity
achievement of group goals in which arises.
the group members view the Behaviour patterns
influence as legitimate.” Research evidence supports the
The current understanding of conventional wisdom that effective
leadership is that it is a long-term leaders are also effective
relationship or partnership between communicators. Children can
leaders and group members. communicate with their friends, family
The trigger and with their community people.
For many the drive for leadership is They can be participative or be
A single
individual fulfills the
role for group
Influence is
viewed as Actions focus
reasonable on influencing
and justified Characteristics behaviour
of leadership
Systematic and
Influence is directed continuous series
toward achieving of actions
group goals
Figure 1: Some Leadership Traits
Directive
Assigns specific tasks, explains methods,
clarifies expectations, sets goals and
specifies procedures.
Supportive Behavioural
Shows consideration, acceptance Provides intrinsic and extrinsic
and concern for the needs and benefits. Punishes unwanted
feelings of followers. behaviours.
Behaviour
patterns of
leaders
Charismatic
Participative Displays high expectations,
Involves in making decisions by confidence and competence.
consulting to get suggestions and Communicates vision with
ideas ideological goals to the needs.
Figure 2: Five Core Leadership Patterns

charismatic leaders who deliver the à Students of Christian Higher
message to the community and they Secondary school, Nagaland, met
learn responsibility, diligence, the corporate and got financial help
discipline and empathy for others. for the poor students.
Developing leadership skills àIn RV Public School Bangalore,
à A leader to be chosen by his Karnataka, 7 children went from
peers as a leader must be strong in door to door and created awareness
basic ethics and values. on blood donation and enlisted
àLeadership, like charity, begins at volunteers for donation.
home. So, children should be àStudents also presented skits to
involved on decision making, kindergarten kids and taught the
planning, execution and evaluation importance of washing hands and
of the tasks at home and in school. drinking boiled water.
àDiscussion on general topics and Awareness on TB
debate on recent events help them TB is a major killer disease in our
to develop independent thinking. country. Children can communicate
àSeeing real life examples make the right message to the people. They
him more disciplined and being can be good advocates with regard
proactive can make him stand out to tuberculosis. They can give
and be successful. information to the family and the
àReading can be a great source community on the early symptoms of
of inspiration for aspiring leaders. TB and suggest to consult doctor and
Display of concern use street play, skit and drama.
Recently The Hindu, (Young World) Children can distribute pamphlets ,
dated 15 December, 2009 gave the stick posters, organize rallies and
role of school children in acquiring advocate precautions and
leadership qualities and helping the environmental cleanliness.
needy people in the community. Need for leaders
àThe girls at Paljor Namgyal Girls ‘Develop leadership qualities among
school,Gangtok, Sikkim, took up the children,’ says Karnataka minister in
responsibilities of donating clothes, Bangaluru (The Hindu, Tuesday, Jul
books and toys for their community. 15, 2003). The Minister for Primary
and Secondary Education, B.K. supervision in Shenoy Nagar and TP
Chandrashekhar in an inaugural Chatram in 2004.
function, stressed the need to develop 1. I will stick the posters in my house
qualities of leadership and promote first and then to all the houses in
values which were humanistic in my street.
nature among school children. 2. I will tell people not to spit on the
Prannoy Roy, NDTV President, road and in common places.
emphasized the role of both the 3. I will take the people to the doctor
teachers and the parents in nurturing if anyone has symptoms of TB.
the inherent talent of children. He also 4. I will not look down on a friend
added that there is a need to break who is having TB.
away from the tyranny of the average 5. I will tell people not to smoke or
which was a hindrance to the drink.
realization of the full potential of the 7. I will go from door to door and
children. distribute pamphlets on symptoms
Conclusions of TB.
Statement made by children as This shows that given a chance,
leaders who campaigned for TB children can successfully assume
awareness under the writer’s leadership qualities and roles.
References:
Jon P Howell and Dan L.Costley (2006): Understanding Behaviour for Effective
Leadership. 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall of India Limited, New Delhi.
Chemers, M M (2002): Leadership. Research Findings ,Practice and Skills, 5th
edition, Dreamtech Press, New Delhi.
Richard L Hughes, Robert C Ginnett and Gordon J Curphy (2007): Leadership:
Enhancing the Lessons of Experience. 5th edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi.
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http://www. Brainy-child.com
The Hindu, Young world, December 15, 2009.
Peter G.Northouse (2007): Leadership –Theory and Practice, 4th edition, SAGE
Pubilicaitons, New Delhi.
Focus Leadership during Studentship
Ramesh K S*
*Ramesh K S, Ph D Scholar (Part-time), State Resource Centre, University of
Madras., Mob 98403 25184 e-mail: ramesh@RAAGA.biz
Introduction suggested the following actions for
Leaders are not born. But, every the challenges ahead for the age
child is born with a potential to lead! group below 15 years:
Is there any age specification for àImprove quality and coverage of
leadership? Why are we not health and nutrition services.
concerned about developing leaders àAchieve improvement in health
at young age? Should we settle for and nutritional status and reduction
stereotypes with leadership too? Is in mortality.
there leadership during studentship? àImprove access to education and
Exploration and experimentation skill development.
should be on. The leaders at the The government policies,
young age can play a pivotal role in legislations, rules and programmes
our global development, which is which are supposed to address these
completely ignored, neglected and challenges do not have any
left out in the development agenda. framework to consult with the child
‘Child leadership’ – community. The usual reason
challenges ahead offered is that only adults have the
India’s 11th Five Year Plan aims at right to be consulted and to give
inclusive development. The desired consent on behalf of children. Many
result can be derived only when there a time, these consultations have
is an inclusive planning, participation resulted at the cost of child
and evaluation. The word inclusive representation. The effort to obtain
means including people of different this group’s opinion and
age, gender, economic status, representation are completely
education, occupation, location, neglected by non-governmental
culture and social strata. But, in organisations too.
reality the meaning is not applied. The word empathy is completely
The population commission has misunderstood and taken for
granted. Many agitations and such as vision, trust, charisma,
movements are initiated under the emotional intelligence, leading from
name of child welfare/ rights activism, the front, delegation, team building,
but lack representation from children communication, event management
group. The leadership development capabilities and creativity. The
among this group is being left out and magnitude can vary but it can be
the word child leader has been identified, assessed, nurtured and
always taken over by adults at all developed. Providing more
times much like youth leadership opportunities to exhibit their
conferred on elderly politicians. leadership skills is the way to create
Give them a chance child leaders. The ability to influence
Everyone of us has experienced and a group toward the achievement of
seen that children exhibit their goals summarizes the concept of
leadership qualities at very young leadership. Therefore, the child
age as early as two years during their leaders must be empowered to
play activities. In school, they get the mobilize their counterparts, to
formal opportunity to excel discuss and debate on their own
themselves as class leader, school needs and challenges, bring out the
leader, project team leader or leaders necessary but practical solutions and
in NSS, NCC, sports and cultural motivate them to apply.
events. A significant one among Conclusion
many initiatives is children ‘s A child should lead other children.
parliament. In everyone of the above They should not be led by adults.
activity, children have proved that Adults can take the alternate roles of
they are equal to many of the so a guide, advisor, motivator or trainer.
called ‘adult leaders’ if not better. Let us allow the child to be a leader
Every child leader is found to possess of not only the future but also the
qualities necessary for leadership present.
References:
Stephen P Robbins (2005): Organisational Behaviour, Pearson Education, New
Delhi
www.CensusIndia.gov.in accessed on 20th Dec. 2009
www.PopulationCommission.nic.in accessed on 20th Dec. 2009
Focus Indispensable Leadership Skills
Bala Muthu Murugan*
Hanna Evangeline Sangeetha**
*Bala Muthu Murugan, Lecturer, Department of Social Work, Loyola College,
Chennai – 34
** Hanna Evangeline Sangeetha, Lecturer, Department of Social Work, Loyola
College, Chennai – 34
Introduction combination of these and other
Leadership is the process of social factors attract followers who accept
influence in which one person can their leadership. Leaders are
enlist the aid and support of others recognized by their capacity for
in the accomplishment of a common caring for others, clear
task. Leadership is about the communication, and a commitment
capacity to listen and observe, to use to persist. Those skills are
one’s expertise as a starting point to behavioural and are not traits or
encourage dialogue at all levels of styles. They will be interrelated and
decision-making, to establish overlapping and the effective leaders
processes and transparency in are multi-skilled. The following are
decision-making, to articulate own the required personal and
values and visions clearly but not interpersonal skills:
impose them. Effective leadership is I – Personal skills
the ability to successfully integrate 1. Self-awareness is the first step in
and maximize available resources the creation process. As you grow
within the internal and external in self awareness, you will better
environment for the attainment of understand why you feel what you
organizational or societal goals. Our feel and why you behave as you
ability to relate with and influence behave. That understanding gives
others can enhance our you the opportunity and freedom to
effectiveness. change those things you’d like to
Leaders and followers change about yourself and create
Leader’s personal qualities, the the life you want. Without fully
demands of the situation, or a knowing who you are, self-
solution to a problem, it is because
acceptance and change become
impossible. he is overwhelmed with the details
Self-awareness
includes recognition of ourof the problem and lacks the ability
personality, strengths and to break down the problem or see
the big picture. Information,
weaknesses and likes and dislikes.
brainstorming, critical thinking,
It is often a prerequisite for effective
innovation, lateral thinking and
communication and interpersonal
creativity are all useful strategies
relations, as well as for developing
empathy for others. and techniques that can assist an
individual to become better at
2. Stress management is all about
solving problems.
taking charge of one’s thoughts,
emotions, schedule, environment II – Interpersonal skills
and the way one deals with 1. Supportive communication is
problems. The ultimate goal is a
interpersonal communication that
balanced life, with time for work,
has the goal of preserving the
relationships, relaxation, and fun –
relationship between the leader and
plus the resilience to hold up under
members, while addressing the
pressure and meet challenges head
problem at hand. Supportive
on. communication is imperative for an
3. Creative problem solving is the
effective personnel management
process of clarifying and interview programme. At times of
understanding the problem, crisis, supportive communication is
analyzing causes, identifying
the recommended style which
alternatives, assessing each
implies communicating empathy,
alternative, choosing one, concern, respect and confidence in
implementing it, and evaluating
the abilities of the affected person,
whether the problem was solved or
as well as practical information.
not. Flexibility/ open-mindedness is
2. Power and influence: An
an essential part of being able to
essential part of leadership is to
solve problems, whether it is in
influence the people one manages
personal life or on-the-job. When a
so that they do what one wants them
person has difficulty imagining a
to do. The influence of a leader over
his followers is often referred to as people who redefine their goals and
power. Influence is the key factor ambitions from time to time in order
in shaping how a man is able to to fill them with newer levels of
stand taller than the rest, it is the enthusiasm to achieve greater feats.
authority that takes the role of 4. Conflict management: Conflict
leadership in an organization. But management is the process of
generally, influence is what binds planning to avoid conflict where
organizations, strengthens possible and organizing to resolve
relationships, the defining thought conflict where it does happen, as
in a somewhat difficult thought rapidly and smoothly as possible. In
process. Common beliefs point to our society diversity itself may lead
influence as a trait among those to conflict between individuals and
possessing advanced knowledge, the leader must be alert to prevent
sizable wealth, a better career path, conflict and resolve it whenever it
physical charm, assertiveness with rears its ugly head.
a stronger character among others. Conclusion
Influence can lead to persuasion Leadership is not age dependent.
which can sway other people to While adults theorize, children
follow their line of thought or accept humanize! With proper application
their idea. of those personal and interpersonal
3. Motivating others is a combination skills, leadership is sure to come to
of factors that lead people to the fore especially among young
achieve their goals. There are children.
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www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leadership
www.hss.iitb.ac.in/courses/hs490/leadership
www.vtaide.com/lifeskills/self_awareness.htm
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Focus Nurture and Cherish the Future Leaders
Sailaxmi Gandhi*
*Dr.Sailaxmi Gandhi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing,
NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Introduction million children are below the age of
India is one of the leading countries 18 out of whom 35 million live in
in the world when it comes to difficult circumstances and are in
technology, research, launching need of care and support. A large
satellites in space and education. proportion of these children suffer
However, unless efforts are made to from worst forms of deprivation,
nurture and cherish children – the poverty...’
future leaders, India cannot be called Politicians in India squander public
as a developed country. money at the time of elections. After
Indian scenario the elections, no one seems to even
Walk into any of the remote villages notice the way-side grimy child with
in India and you will see palm stretched out for alms! Recently
malnourished children wearing one of the space ships launched by
tattered rags begging for alms!! ISRO failed to function. The
Similarly, take a peep into the slums government has spent crores of
of the so-called ‘A’ grade cities public money on this project! What
(Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai) will the poverty-stricken, innocent,
you will see our potential future wide-eyed, illiterate slum child do with
leaders engaged in substance information gleaned by space
abuse, robbery and pick-pocketing. satellites regarding presence of water
Maybe, a very grim picture is being on the moon? The same moon which
painted! However, this is the stark smiles down sadly at India and her
reality. Dr. Dhanasekara Pandian R, poverty-stricken and neglected future
the honorary special editor of the leaders!
December 2009 issue of Journal of Teacher as a motivator
School Social Work, had rightly As Mahathma Gandhi, the country’s
pointed out that the ‘Census of India greatest leader, rightly stated in his
(2001) estimated more than 449 autobiography ‘My Experiments With
Truth’, a child’s textbook is his whole class. That is how I picked
‘teacher’. A teacher is a tremendous up public speaking skills... The point
force in a child’s life and is the major is, had it not been for this teacher, I
factor in shaping our future leaders. would not have had the courage to
Every child has a right to be regarded go up on stage in front of a sea of
as a potential leader. Hence people.”
leadership skills such as creativity, Parents can motivate too
originality, public speaking, team Parents too play a vital role in
work, communication skills and shaping the country’s future leaders.
problem solving need to be taught An understanding, mature and
to children. The teacher has to democratic parent identifies,
identify these qualities as well as encourages and nourishes hidden
nurture and nourish these virtues. talents in the child. An unintentional
The teacher should be creative and insult can have a deep impact on the
identify ways of instilling leadership young mind and even create future
qualities – through games, role play, mentally ill citizens or criminals and
drama and storytelling. A teacher not future leaders. Hence, parents
who motivates and reinforces the should spend time with children,
child positively is the one who will stimulate curiosity in the young mind
succeed in creating a future leader. and not curtail their independence.
Samuel Paul, founder and chairman, Parents should motivate children and
Public Affairs Centre (TOI, 2008), positively reinforce all accepted
described his English teacher as behaviours at the same time
follows: withdrawing attention when the child
“The reason why he was one of my engages in unwanted activity.
most beloved teachers is because Role of school nurse
he was one of the first teachers who A nurse, especially a school nurse,
went beyond the classroom. What and a mental health nurse can
he taught me were things that could contribute her mite by counselling
never have been learnt in the youngsters, and by helping teachers
classroom... He would call upon formulate ways of teaching children
us to say a few words in front of the àLife skills.
Journal of School Social Work English Monthly.
Registered with Registrar of Newspapers for India underNo.TNENG/2004/14389.
Postal Registration TN/CC(S) Dn/ 47 / 09-11.
Licensed to post under WPP No. TN/CC(S) Dn/ 34/09-11.
àCommunication skills. Child abuse should be actively
àTeamwork. penalized and more effort taken to
Similarly, other mental health provide quality teaching to children
professionals too play a vital role in in rural sectors. The government
the community by should be proactive in providing
àTeaching parenting skills. compulsory education, character
àIdentifying psychopathology in building and life skills training to slum
the family. children.
àProviding family therapy. Conclusion
àTeaching children life skills. Any country’s strength is always her
à Training teachers to be children! A country which takes care
counsellors. of the children, the future leaders,
The role of Government can only be proudly proclaim itself as
The Indian government could a developed nation. Nourish the
definitely do a lot to improve future leaders and cherish their
children’s lot especially those from leadership to help the nation march
low socio-economic background. ahead in prosperity!
References:
Khangwir D(2008): He Went Beyond the Classroom, Education Times, Times of
India, June 9th 2008, pg 08
Pandian D (2009): Never Abuse – Child or Substance, Journal of School Social
Work, Volume VI, Issue 7, Dec. 2009 pg 2-3
Two articles (one of which from abroad!) had already been received for the
month of February 2010. We congratulate the early birds! ~ Ed.
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