Effective

Leadership
JOEL M. BALASON
Leadership

 The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of goals.

How to win Friends and influence people
(Dale Carnegie)
1. Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain – people are creature of emotion and they
are motivated with ego and pride.
Reward vs. Punishment by Skinner.
2. Give honest and sincere appreciation – we would like to be complimented and feel
importance, we want to hear approval. Thank You and I’m sorry.
3. Appeal to another person’s interest – talk about what we want and show them how
to get it. Show how we can help them.
4. Become genuinely interested with other people – You make friends by showing
your interest to them before they get interest to you.
win Friends and influence people

5. Smile – a message of goodwill

6. Remember that a person’s name is, to that person, the sweetest and most important
sound in any language
7. Be a good listener – encourage other’s to talk about themselves. Allowing
someone’s to talk makes that person feels important and flattered.
8. Talk in terms of other person’s interest – research their interest and show how you
could help them and create positive value in their lives.
What Great Leaders do

1. Envision - View of world tomorrow

2. Enlist - People involve in Vision; enlist people to stay with the dream
3. Embodying message – Live the message; behavior is congruent with their action
4. Empowerment – We give people Trust ; equipped with skills and tools
5. Evaluate – Constructive Feedback; Excellent or Ethical, Progressing or regressing
6. Encourage – Inspiring people to Excellence; Desire to motivate and be passionate
How To Be A Leader - The 7 Great
Leadership Traits
 1. They radiate positive energy - Boost morale ; team morale vs. productivity
 2. They have a proactive attitude – Putting measures in place to prevent problems
 3. They delegate tasks completely – Assign or distribute a workload among
appropriate team members
 4. They are approachable – foster an environment where team members feel
valued, heard, ^ empower to share their ideas and concerns
 5. They do what they expect of others – Life is mirror, it's easy to judge others
than to be in the same shoes
 6. They are accountable - What happens after something has happened.
 7. They are decisive – seek out the appropriate information they need to make
good decisions.
7 Essential Qualities of All Great Leaders

 1. Having a clear Vision (manager x leader & transactional x transformational)

 2. Courage, you are willing to take risks in order to achieve your goal with no
assurance of success.
 3. Integrity, the core of integrity is truthfulness.
 4. Humility, strong and decisive but also humble. Recognize you may not have all
the answers. Give credits to others where credits is due.
 5. Strategic Planning. Anticipating market and trend. What will happen in the next
3 months, 6 months and next year.
 6. Focus on results and your own strength.
 7. Responsibility to achieve goal and Accountability, accepting the mistakes
7 habits of highly effective people by
Steven Covey
1. Be proactive – don’t complain of things that they control instead do something on it.
E.g. reactive vs. proactive = both took the test and both failed the former blames the teacher for failing
but the latter takes the responsibility and ownership then study harder and tries to improve himself
2. Begin with the end in mind – what do you want in life and where you want? Find your purpose.
3. Put first things first – making your vision in reality. Asking yourself what is the most important thing
for you at the moment?
4. Think win-win = mutual benefit, share knowledge, work together, e.g. buying a book= you learn after
reading and the author gain profit when you buy their book
5. Synergy = value differences; ONE PLUS ONE =5,6,7
6. Seek first to understand and then to be understood – Listen to people, understanding how people feels
= Emphatic listening, Ignoring, Pretending to listen, Selective Hearing, Attentive listening
7. Sharpen the saw – physical, mental, spiritual, and social.
The definition of effective leadership

 Effective leadership means possessing the right set of key qualities and
competencies necessary to enable high-performing teams and further your
organization’s goals. An effective leader will employ a plethora of skills, but here
are some of the most critical:
 Decision-making skills help effective leaders make well-informed choices that
align with the organization’s goals and values.
 Effective communication enables leaders to convey their vision, expectations,
and feedback clearly and empathetically.
 Strategic planning aids leaders in setting a vision, defining objectives, and
devising a roadmap to achieve them.
 Adaptability, empathy, and the ability to build and nurture relationships are
additional valuable traits of successful leaders.
Why effective leadership matters in the workplace

 Effective leadership is pivotal to creating a harmonious, high-performing

environment. It enhances communication by fostering openness and transparency,
ensuring that information flows smoothly and ideas are exchanged freely among team
members. It also fuels employee engagement, motivating individuals to go above and
beyond in their roles, which leads to increased productivity and innovation.
 Conversely, poor leadership can erode morale and impede team performance. It can
also result in inefficiencies, interpersonal conflicts, and a negative team culture. Let
poor leadership fester, and it can hurt employee engagement and impede your
retention rates.
 Strong leadership is earned—never assumed. By investing in the right skills and
practices, you can nurture an environment where employees feel valued and
motivated to excel. Ultimately, effective leadership is a catalyst for positive change,
driving an organization toward growth, adaptability, and long-term success.
The characteristics of a good leader

 Great leaders are multifaceted. They develop an array of key characteristics that serve
as the foundation for their leadership acumen.
 Essential traits such as integrity, self-awareness, courage, respect, and empathy are
more than just desirable qualities—they’re prerequisites of what it takes to be an
outstanding leader. Leaders who embody these attributes have the power to
profoundly impact their teams and the overall workplace environment.
 Here are just a few characteristics of a good leader:
 Visionary
 Visionary leaders provide a compelling, aspirational direction for their organization
and ignite motivation and purpose among team members. When leaders communicate
this vision with enthusiasm and clarity, employees can see how their individual efforts
contribute to the larger goals, which fosters a shared sense of meaning and belonging.
The characteristics of a good leader

 Transparency
 When leaders are transparent, they build trust within their team and establish accountability. Team
members feel empowered to speak freely and hold each other to shared goals, which enables a more
cohesive culture and better minute-to-minute decision-making.
 Integrity
 Integrity involves making value-driven decisions and consistently exhibiting genuine behavior,
which in turn garners respect and admiration. Leaders who prioritize integrity not only earn the
loyalty and trust of their employees but also set a high standard for ethical conduct within the
organization.
 Accountability
 Accountability in leadership is vital, as it’s closely linked to integrity. When leaders own the
outcomes of their actions, both positive and negative, they foster trust among their teams. And when
these same leaders shoulder responsibility for their team’s results, they not only model integrity, but
also enhance their perception as someone who can be trusted to navigate difficult business
challenges.
The characteristics of a good leader

 Decisiveness
 Decisiveness is a critical leadership trait, requiring leaders to make prompt decisions under stress while
maintaining confidence in their choices. Context is important: It’s important for leaders to understand the
stakes of the situation and recognize when to seek input from others, as collaborative decision-making can
often lead to more informed and effective choices.
 Resilience
 Leaders demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges by continuously evaluating their strategies,
remaining dedicated to core goals while adapting to changing circumstances, and maintaining unwavering
faith in their team’s mission. They manage both group and personal energies effectively, fostering a sense of
determination and optimism that inspires their team to persevere through adversity.
 Collaborative
 Collaboration is integral to effective leadership. Valuing diverse perspectives fosters team motivation and
open communication, while cooperation with team members, adjacent teams, and clients not only enhances
problem-solving but also accelerates goal achievement through shared expertise and resources.
 Effective communication
 Effective communication ensures clarity in goals and expectations, facilitates
performance tracking, and motivates teams by fostering a sense of connection and
purpose. Strong communication encompasses clear speech, active listening,
constructive feedback, and swift problem resolution, all of which are vital for
creating a productive and harmonious work environment.
 Self-confidence
 Self-confidence empowers leaders to inspire and rally teams behind strategic goals
while maintaining an approachable demeanor that encourages diverse viewpoints.
Leaders who combine self-confidence with self-awareness—i.e., paying attention to
their actions, communication styles, and nonverbal signals—are better equipped to
build trust, make informed decisions, and navigate complex leadership challenges
successfully.
The characteristics of a good leader

 Positivity
 A leader’s positive attitude enables them to approach challenges with optimism, motivating and
inspiring their teams to persevere. Adept leaders see obstacles as opportunities for growth, which
enhances team dedication and improves team outcomes. These leaders embody the “bias for action”
principle, which distinguishes exceptional leadership by the proactive and solution-oriented mindset it
fosters.
 Patience
 Successful leaders demonstrate the ability to stay calm and composed during challenging times. Their
patience not only reduces anxiety or turmoil within the team but also ensures sustained motivation and
focus on finding effective solutions rather than succumbing to pressure or impulsive decision-making.
 Trustworthy
 Trustworthiness creates a positive workplace culture by fostering strong relationships, encouraging
open dialogue, and elevating employee morale. Leaders who honor their commitments, value privacy,
and consistently act with integrity demonstrate trustworthiness. This, in turn, contributes to the
development of authentic and reliable leadership.
The characteristics of a good leader

 Relationship-building
 Leaders who cultivate interpersonal skills—such as rapport-building, empathy, and active
listening—can recognize individual behaviors and passions, thereby igniting intrinsic work
interest and fostering a team that is committed, engaged, and highly productive.
 Inspiring
 Leaders who take the time to understand their team members’ strengths, aspirations, and
priorities can effectively embed a sense of purpose within their teams, guiding them toward
more fulfilling and fruitful endeavors.
 Sets high standards
 Setting elevated standards drives organizational growth by inspiring higher performance,
increased efficiency, and a culture of excellence. Leaders who engage in self-assessment and
continuously strive to refine their approach not only raise the bar for themselves but also steer
the organization toward loftier objectives, ensuring sustained success and relevance in a
dynamic business environment.
The characteristics of a good leader

 Self-awareness
 Self-awareness is an important part of authenticity and requires the ability to recognize one’s
strengths and weaknesses, as well as how others perceive them. It is essential for leaders to
identify and address their biases, as these can significantly influence their decision-making and
leadership approach, ultimately impacting the success of their teams and organizations.
 Empathy
 Empathy is directly linked to job performance and is a fundamental component of emotional
intelligence. Leaders who cultivate empathy not only build stronger relationships with their
teams but also demonstrate superior leadership prowess by understanding and addressing the
needs, concerns, and emotions of their employees.
 Specific empathetic actions—such as listening actively, providing support during difficult
times, and caring for individual well-being—can significantly enhance the workplace
environment and boost team morale. Seemingly small actions can have a massive impact,
improving how leaders are perceived in terms of performance and leadership effectiveness.
The characteristics of a good leader

 Courage
 Courage is a vital attribute in leadership, enabling leaders to confront issues head-on, provide constructive feedback,
and navigate challenging situations effectively. When leaders display courage, it means they have the conviction and
heart needed to challenge biases, confront the status quo, and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all
employees.
 Authentic
 Authenticity fosters trust within a team; it’s also closely intertwined with integrity. An authentic leader is one who
has strong convictions, communicates openly, and keeps their promises. Leaders who consistently display authentic
actions earn the loyalty, trust, and respect of their team members, creating the foundation for a positive and
productive work environment.
 Present
 Being fully present as a leader is crucial in demonstrating appreciation for team members and fostering higher
engagement. Leaders who immerse themselves in conversations and tasks exhibit active listening, keen observation,
and genuine curiosity, which sends a powerful message that their team’s thoughts and contributions are valued. This
ultimately leads to increased engagement and a stronger sense of unity within the organization.
How to become an effective leader

 Becoming an effective leader is a journey that involves deliberate steps and

continuous effort. Leaders commit themselves to honing their skills and
characteristics over time, evolving into more capable and inspiring figures within
their organizations.
 Here are five ways to become a more effective leader:
 Build connections.
 Building strong connections is a fundamental aspect of effective leadership.
Foster trust with your people by showing empathy, building rapport with team
members, and giving your utmost attention in conversations. These personal
connections often pave the way for a culture of accountability and stellar
performance, as team members are more inclined to go the extra mile when they
feel valued and understood.
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 Improve collaboration.
 Effective leaders enhance collaboration by actively seeking team-member
insights, by nurturing an environment of open dialogue and trust, and by
championing inter-departmental teamwork. Adept communication plays a crucial
role in promoting collaborative efforts, as it ensures that everyone is on the same
page, working toward a common goal.
 Support personal and professional growth.
 Personal and professional growth is integral to successful leadership. Leaders
support their employees’ advancement both financially and emotionally by
offering challenging roles and guidance. Enabling employees to acquire and hone
new skills not only benefits individuals but also strengthens the team and
organization as a whole.
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 Set clear goals.

 Setting precise objectives is another key element of successful leadership.
Involving team members in the goal-setting process boosts their engagement and
commitment. It’s essential to actively review and adjust these goals to reflect the
team’s evolving needs and awareness, ensuring alignment with the organization’s
overall mission.
 Seek out feedback.
 Actively seeking feedback is a pivotal tool for honing leadership abilities.
Leaders gain valuable insights from mentors, colleagues, and subordinates, which
help them refine their approach. This process involves self-evaluation, leveraging
leadership coaching, and fostering transparent dialogue to continuously improve
leadership skills.
Remember: Good leaders are made, not born.

 It’s important to understand that effective leaders develop over time, and are not
necessarily born with leadership traits. Leadership emerges from experience,
ongoing education, and adaptability.
 Embracing a growth mindset and actively seeking self-enhancement are essential
in refining leadership qualities and becoming a more effective and influential
leader as you pursue your own personal and professional growth.