What is Leadership?

What makes someone a good leader?  That is a question that has plagued many a person!

A leader has nothing to do with your position at work. That is management. A definition of “Leadership” is a “process of persuasion.”  You lead by earning the trust of those whom you lead by demonstrating and showing interest in them as individuals while keeping the focus on the accomplishment of the organizational goals (i.e. “the mission”).

You may have heard the expression, “Leaders are made, not born.”  That is true. However, it is possible for someone who is a poor leader to train and become a better leader – if not a “good leader.”  The military is a prime example of that method of training!

This week, we will cover the different styles of leadership. There are the “main three” (which I went over in detail a few weeks back). Then there are some “different categories” that help define things a bit further.

I will also go over some of the “Leadership Qualities” that define what an “Effective Leader” will display. These are the things you can work on to improve your leadership abilities.

For more detailed information, please read the entire post on my website at:
http://rthibodeau.com/2019/03/developing-effective-leadership-skills-pt-1/