|
 Developing
leaders includes not only competence, but character as well.
Increasing leaderships all around skills will result in the
following:
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Define their
contributions within the role
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Increase
resourcefulness and initiative
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Manage
performance through a balance of accountability and trust
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Give
constructive feedback
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Improve team
decision-making by encouraging diverse viewpoints
Four
Leadership Competencies:
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Forming a
vision which provides people with a bridge to the future
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Giving
meaning to that vision through communication
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Building
trust, "the lubrication that makes it possible for organization
to work"
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Searching for
self-knowledge and self-regard
Characteristics of an Effective Leader:
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Gives
direction, sets an example, and shares risks or hardship on an
equal footing
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Wins respect
without courting popularity
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Leads by
example; practices what he or she preaches
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Listens with
understanding; willing to discuss and solve problems; open to
ideas; gives time to listen
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Supports and
helps; backs you up; is on your side; remembers your problem
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Uses team
approach; helps group reach better decisions; facilitates
cooperation
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Avoids close
supervision; does not over boss; does not dictate or rule by the
book
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Delegates
authority; trusts group; relies on their judgment; permits group
decision; has faith in the creativity of others
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Communicates
openly and honestly
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Brings out
best in their team; has common touch with the workers
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