LEADERSHIP MODULE

LEADERSHIP
is the ability to inspire or influence others towards the leader's goal
LEADER
the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
UNWAVERING COMMITMENT
(John 10.11) – the good shepherd lays his life for the sheep
UNQUESTIONED FAMILIARITY
(John 10:3-4) – he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out … his sheep
follow him because they know his voice
UNSHAKABLE PRIORITIES
(John 21:16) take care of my sheep

Leaders should have / should ….

AWARENESS OF FOLLOWERS NEEDS
For members to perform maximum effectiveness, leaders should see to it that their
basic needs are met
PROVIDE STABILITY
Clarifies direction and goals so those who follow can support and contribute to the
mission
Leader: What people desire and expect
Motivate people to get involved
Negotiate a compromise in conflict
Identify a correct course of action to take
Leader: What people desire and expect
Decide with the best interest of the people even if it is not popular
Train and develop other leaders to help
Lead like parents…
Empower members to members to follow their natural “bend”
Lead like parents…
Addressing the needs of the members is top priority
Lead like parents…
Leaders leave a legacy by preparing future leaders
LEADER – MEMBER RELATIONSHIP
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with serenity of heart, just you
would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eyes are on, but like slaves of
Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve whole heartedly, as if you are serving the Lord
…
LEADER – MEMBER RELATIONSHIP
And masters, treat your slaves the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he
who is both their master and yours in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him
- LAO TZU
“But as for the best leaders, the people hardly notice their existence, the next best, the people
honor & praise, the next, the people fear, the next, the people hate. But when the best leader’s work
is done, the people say,
“WE DID IT OURSELVES”

Leadership – pertains to the qualities exemplified by a leader

10 Characteristics of a Good Leader

1. Vision
2. Wit
3. Passion
4. Compassion
5. Charisma
6. Communication Skills
7. Persistence
8. Integrity
9. Daring
10. Discipline

Maxwel’s Traits of a Leader

1. Character
2. Charisma
3. Commitment
4. Communication
5. Competence
6. Courage

2 Types of Learship

1. Transformational Leadership – According to Bass (1990), “it is a form of leadership

that occurs when leaders broaden and elevate the interest of their employees, when
they generate awareness and acceptance of the purposes and mission of the group
and the employees can look beyond self-interest.” (p. 41)
2. Transactional Leadership – It is based on power that makes use of rewards and
coercion to deliver benefits to member, or to force or instill fears.

Behaviors of Transformational Leaders

1. Articulate in creating compelling vision

2. Use stories and symbols to communicate
3. Specify the significance of having a strong send of purpose
4. Optimistic and enthusiastic
5. Doing the right things instead of doing things right
6. Instills pride
7. Talks more about values and belief
8. Moral and ethical
9. Open for different perspective
10. Critical Thinker
11. Spends time teaching and coaching
12. Compassionate appreciative, and responsive.
Four Components of Transformational Leadership

1. Charisma
2. Inspirational Motivation
3. Intellectual Stimulation
4. Individualized Consideration

Seven Habits of highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

1. Be PROACTIVE
2. BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
3. PUT FIRST THIGS FIRST
4. THINK WIN-WIN
5. SEEK FRIST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD
6. SYNERGIZE
7. SHARPEN THE SAW

TEAMWORK – It is a process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a

goal.

TIME MANAGEMENT
It is the art of arranging, organizing, scheduling and budgeting one’s time for the purpose of
generating more effective work and productivity.