FUNDAMENT
ALS OF
LEADERSHIP
LGOO VI REGINO M. SERRANO III
LEADERSHIP
is the ABILITY
to lead or
influence
LEADERSHIP
the ability to get
other people to do
what they don't
want to do, and like
it.
Leadership 101
Becoming an effective leader is not easy
Part skill development
Part experience
Remember, Leadership is Action, not
Position
Power does not make you a leader...it
simply makes you the boss
How do YOU become an effective leader?
No “cookbook formula”
Situational, as well as individual
Leadership Principles
1 - Show Interest 8 - Explain Why
2 - Positive Approach 9 - Admit Mistakes
3 - Complaints 10 - Reasonable Expectations
4 - Promises 11 - Be Prompt
5 - Get the Facts 12 - Compliment
6 - Discussion Basis 13 - Prepare for Change
7 - Design an Approach
Show Interest
Develop a Relationship
Frequent personal contact - LISTEN to others
Keep an open and honest attitude
Take time to learn & understand other people’s needs
Never force a personal agenda
Offer suggestions to help others solve their OWN
problems
Positive Approach
Consider other person’s feelings & objectives in
planning what you do/say
Plan before you speak
Give “benefit of the doubt”
Avoid jumping to conclusions
Consider other’s point of view and emotional state
Keep negative emotion out of discussion
Complaints/Suggestions
View complaints not as personal criticism, but as
valuable feedback and suggestions
Not easy to do, but working relationships improve when
regularly practiced
Address complaints quickly, Listen to whole story
Remain composed, calm - avoid interruptions
Show problem is understood by restating it, Ask questions to clarify
misunderstandings
Show appreciation, and indicate what will be done
FOLLOW UP with action
Promises
Make few promises, and keep them!
Credibility lost when leadership fails to keep promises
Ensure commitment is realistic and attainable
Keep stakeholders informed of progress
If situations change, and promise cannot be kept:
Immediately contact those affected, avoid rumors
Explain carefully and thoroughly the reasons
Allow free feedback, consider others
Follow up with mutually agreed corrective actions
Get The Facts
Examine all facets of a situation
Evaluate evidence
Allow everyone involved to express viewpoint
Consider other’s rights, what’s fair
Ignore unsubstantiated information
Base decisions on logical thinking, not emotions
Discussion Basis
Keep it a business-like discussion
Stick to the subject
Listen respectfully
Grant that other person “may have something”
Do not lose temper
Plan the time and place for the discussion
Design An Approach
Approach appeals to other’s motivations and
emotions
Be pleasant, remain calm
Use questions, and listen to responses
Observe body language, clues to other’s
feelings
Give direct answers
Speak in a manner the other participants
understand/relate to
Explain Why
Reasons why/why not
Be truthful
Show willingness to answer questions
Let others “in on the know”
Present the complete story
Admit Mistakes
14
Recognize no one is perfect
Natural tendency is to avoid sharing or rationalizing a
mistake
No mistakes => is employee or leader really doing
anything? At least not taking risks
Determine who is affected by mistake, and if any
corrective action needed
Recognize mistake was made, regardless of how
discovered. Show mistakes are learning opportunities
Document “lessons learned” for each project
Reasonable Expectations
Present fair/realistic expectations
Listen completely to any objections
Restate objections, outlining competing positions and
underlying reasoning
Use illustrations and examples
Present complete picture, and rationale for
subsequent decision
Be Prompt
Be responsive to situations / issues
Does not mean need to always act immediately
Be consistent, use a structured problem solving technique
Base decisions on facts, if this takes time
promptly acknowledge understanding of situation
Let others know what is going on
Allow others to assist, give choices of alternatives
Always follow up!
Compliment
Always give recognition where deserved
Ensure sincere and consistent
Understand each person is an individual, tailor recognition to
be meaningful to the person
Recognition can be simple, a note of thanks
Decide whether best kept personal or public
Give commendation for special accomplishments & efforts
Do not overlook contributions, especially if others recognition
is public
Prepare For Changes
Prepare others in advance for changes affecting
them
Change is threatening! And a fact of modern life
Review impending change, determine effect on others
Determine what/how much information should be disseminated
Understand and explain reasons for change
Listen & respond to questions, suggestions
Teamwork Doesn’t Just Happen
Takes time, effort to establish effective team
Team leader often not “the boss”
Project teams pulled together, cross-functional skills quickly focused
on objective
Typical that members are on other teams (other jobs)
Team disbanded after completion
Leader needs to motivate and enable/empower
Team needs to share responsibility, accountability, and recognition
for “deliverables”
MODERN DAY
STYLE
TRANSFORMATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
TRANS = change,
“pagbag-o”,
“pagbalyo”
A TRANSFORMATIONAL
LEADER is…
A leader who
understands that
the people he/she
empowers will
help him/her reach
the goal.
An effective leader is…
Fair, just and sincere
Flexible rather than
rigid
Visionary and results-
oriented
Strong commitment
to the ideals of the
organization
Honest and
responsible
Motivates and
unites
Transparent and
accountable
Creative
The Most Important Words
The six most important words: "I admit I made a
mistake."
The five most important words: "You did a good job."
The four most important words: "What is your opinion."
The three most important words: "If you please."
The two most important words: "Thank you,"
The one most important word: "We"
The least most important word: "I“
LEADERSH
IP SKILLS
Leadership Skills for
Children
Listening – Paying attention to what
others say.
Communication – Sharing ideas
clearly.
Problem-Solving – Finding good
solutions.
Decision Making – Choosing wisely.
Encouraging Others – Helping friends
do their best.
How to Become a Good
Leader
Be kind and respectful to
everyone.
Practice good communication.
Be responsible and dependable.
Learn from mistakes and keep
improving.
Always encourage and support
others.
Conclusion
Leadership is about helping others and
setting a good example.
Every child can be a leader in their own
way.
Practice leadership skills every day at
school and home!
