Seminar 05: Management and Leadership

Why do we need Leaders/Managers in any organization?

• Sometimes there is no need to have a leader and manager in a group.

• Managers for execution efficiency, Leaders for vision and direction

Why do you want to become a leader/manager?

• For money: Many of the highest paid positions come with a leadership role

• I love what I do, I love the feeling of getting things done in a well organized manner and foreseen the future, having a positive impact in terms of helping people grow into their potential.

• For Power: making the difficult decisions such as determine when employees are fired or laid off

• For Prestige: the respect and admiration that I get for being successful or important while doing management and/or leadership roles

What is the main difference between a leader and a manager?

• Leaders have formal authority, while managers have informal influence

• Leaders focus on people, while managers focus on tasks

• Leaders are reactive, while managers are proactive

• Leaders focus on short-term goals, while managers focus on long-term goals

What does it mean to lead by example?

• Dictating orders without taking action

• Delegating all responsibilities to subordinates

• Ignoring the needs and opinions of team members

• Being a role model and practicing what you preach

What is the primary role of a servant leader?

• To support and empower the growth of others

• To exert control and dominance over subordinates

• To serve the needs of the organization above all else

• To prioritize the personal success of the leader

What is the role of emotional intelligence in leadership?

• It is irrelevant to leadership effectiveness

• It is a hindrance to making tough decisions

• It helps leaders connect and empathize with others

• It fosters a culture of fear and intimidation

Leaders achieve goals, and power is

• Defined by leaders' hopes and inspirations

• Usually used by poor leaders

• A strong influence on leaders' goals

• A means of archieving goals

The word management suggests

• Dynamism

• Risk-taking

• Creativity

• Efficiency

Leadership is often more associated with

• Change

• Consistency

• Planning

• Paperwork

Emotional Intelligence or Emotional Quotient (EQ) includes

• The ability to quickly reduce stress

• The ability to recognize and manage your own emotions

• The ability to connect with others using nonverbal communication

• All of the above