Definition of a leader and How to Become a leader?

A leader is "a person who influences a group of people

towards the achievement of a goal". In short Leader one who goes first and leads by example, so that others are motivated to follow him.

HOW TO BECOME A LEADER?

Take Initiative to act On Opportunities. Take a lead beyond Formal Management Roles.

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Display a I Can Do attitude even in Demanding

situationTry to Solve Problems, rather then to pass to other people. First Answer is Yes, Ill Make It Happem Go an Extra Mile When asked to Do Task Go Beyond Job Description. Show Enthusiasm: this will be noticed and you will eventually be rewarded.

What is Leadership & What Qualities does it Involve?

Leadership has been described as the process of

social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". In Short Leadership is "organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal".

Qualities required For Leadership

Being able to motivate & direct others.
Taking responsibility for the direction & actions of a

team Setting objectives. Taking the initiative Persevering when things are not working out. Taking a positive attitude to frustration/failure. Accepting responsibility for mistakes/wrong decisions. Being flexible: prepared to adapt goals in the light of changing situations.

Nine Basic Skills Of Outstanding Leadership

Intigrity Vision Communications Relationships Adaptability Teamwork Coaching & development Decision making Planning

If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulder of giants. Isaac Newton

The price of greatness is responsibility. Winston Churchill Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. John F. Kennedy

The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already. John Buchan
Leadership: the art of getting someone else to do something you want

done because he wants to do it. Dwight D. Eisenhower

I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?

Benjamin Disraeli Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. Steve Jobs As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others. Bill Gates

Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing. Albert Schweitzer
The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in

other men, the conviction and the will to carry on. Walter Lippman If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams

Leadership Traits
Talk Straight
Demonstrate Respect Right Wrongs Show Loyalty Get Better

Leadership Traits
Get Better
Clear Expectation Practice Accountability Listen First Keep Commitment

Extend Trust

The Seven Steps Of Leadership

Listen:- To truly listen put your internal dialogue

your opinions, personal agenda and judgments aside. Listen instead for the speakers point of view and whats important to them. Stay open to the possibilities that the speaker has to offer. Communicate openly, directly and completely:Be clear and precise in providing not only factual information but in expressing your own thoughts, opinions and feelings.

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Respect others:- Show consideration and respect

for everyone in the organization.Acknowledge each person for his/her value and contributions. Keep your word:- Give yourself and others the freedom to make commitments wholeheartedly. Only make commitments that you know that you can keep. Be reliable:- People like to know that they can count on someone.

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Be responsible:- Take ownership for problems and

breakdowns. Making excuses and blaming others creates fear, increases cover-ups and stops the flow of much needed information. Reward risk:- Remove fear from the organization and create a highly motivated team by rewarding risk and initiative.

Built to lead - the need for leadership

programmes

REASONS for starting Leadership Program

Globalization

Team leader
Competition Business dynamics

BENEFITS of the Leadership Program

Companys point of view Individuals point of view

Boost Morale Limit Employee

Stay with competition Independent

Turnover Increase Productivity Provide Better Vision Foster New Ideas

Enhance their competencies

Achieve career

objective

Problems / Challenges
People are not same

Reinforcement of key behaviours

Developing attitudes of individuals

Examples:
IBMs CSC [Corporate Service Corps]
PWCs Ulysses program iGATE Patni center for organisational development &

leadership Infosys Leadership Development Institute

 Ratan Naval Tata

(Chairman Tata Group) Adi Godrej (Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej Group) Mukesh D. Ambani (Chairman, Reliance Industries) Chanda Kochhar (Managing Director & C.E.O, ICICI Bank)