Leadership: definition, functions, qualities and types

Leadership

"Leadership is generally defined as influence, the art of process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly , towards the achievement of group goals"

¿How is a leader?

A leader by its meaning is one who goes first and leads by example, so that others are motivated to follow him. This is a basic requirement. To be a leader, a person must have a deep-rooted commitment to the goal that he will strive to achieve it even if nobody follows him.

FUNCTIONS

- Taking initiative.

- Communications.

- Representation.

- Guide.

- Encouring others.

- Productions.

- Arbitrator and mediator.

- Planner.

- Integration.

- Rewards and punishments.

QUALITIES

" A leader should have some leadership qualities in order to provide effective..."

- Physical appearence and strength.

- Mental vigour.

- Emotional stability.

- Sense of judgement.

- Goodwill.

- Technical Knowledge.

- Motivation.

- Communication skills.

- Guiding ability.

- Sociability.

TYPES

- Autocratic.

- Intellectual.

- Liberal.

- Democratic.

- Institutional.

- Inducing.

- Paternal.

- Creative.

TECHNIQUES

" A leader can use a number of techniques to extract work from his followers..."

- Securing co . operation.

- The use of power.

- Co - ordination.

- Discipline.

- Morale.

CHARACTERISTICS

- There must be followers.

- Guidance.

- Working relationship between leader and followers.

- Related to a particular situation.

- Personal Quality.

- Shard function.

- Power relationship.

- Community of interests.

STYLES

- Positive style.

- Negative style.

- Autocratic or authoritarian style.

- Democratic style.

- Free - rein style.