leadership defined “the strength of the group is in the strength of the leader.” vince lombardi
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LEADERSHIP DEFINED
“The strength of the group is in the strength of the leader.”
Vince Lombardi
What is Leadership?
Leadership is the process of influencing people and creating an environment for them to achieve a goal or common objectives.
“A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.”
~John C. Maxwell
What is a Leader? Leaders help groups set goals, envision the possibilities
and make commitments
Leaders can have a positive influence on the lives and behaviours of others
Leaders are not necessarily people who do great things but rather people who inspire others to do great things
YMCA Definition of Leadership
We measure the effectiveness of a leader not in terms of the leadership he exercises, but in terms of the leadership he evokes; not in terms of power over
others, but in terms of the power released in others; not in terms of the
goals she sets up and the direction she gives, but in terms of goals and plans of action others work out for themselves
with her help; not in terms alone of products and projects completed, but in
terms of growth of competence, sense of responsibility, and personal satisfaction
among many participants
Leadership versus Management
Managers Direct or control operation or
performance
Are concerned with logistics
Leaders Set the overall vision and
inspire
Influence interpersonal relationships and motivation
May show management ability
“Leadership is the knack of getting somebody to do something you want done because he wants to do
it.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Leadership versus Supervision
Supervisors Oversee or inspect the
quality of the work done Pass judgment on the
group members’ performance
Leaders May function as
supervisors BUT also encourage
group members to set and achieve their own personal standards
Two Contrasting Examples of Successful
Leadership
Two Contrasting Examples of Successful Leadership
Vince Lombardi
Both coached teams to outstanding records, but their personal styles were at opposite ends of the spectrum
vs. John Wooden
Vince Lombardi
Legendary NFL coach
“Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.”
An extreme example of a task-oriented leader who asked everything of his players
Not everyone liked working for him, but almost every professional football player wanted to have him as a coach because he would bring out their best performances
John Wooden
Influenced personal development of his players
A person who taught on a constant basis based on his “pyramid of success”
Although his practices were very demanding, there was always the sense of people having fun playing a simple game