Personal Development Lesson 3

The desirable qualities of a leader are similar qualities that are sought after in a follower.

The role of a follower is more important than that of the leader in realizing your group’s goals.

The power of influence characterized by identifying with, being attracted to, or voluntary respect is called afferent power.

Extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience are the big five personality dimensions.

To be an effective leader, you should understand the importance of being flexible in adjusting your behaviors, so that you change your personality for the group.

It refers to the effort of others that induces an effect on the attitudes and behaviors of people.

• peer influence

• peer pressure

• social influence

• social role

It is a relationship among leaders and followers which is influential in effecting change and realizing common goals.

• followership

• leadership

• realization

• socialization

It is a leadership style wherein all aspects of leadership are vested on the leaders as can be seen with dictators.

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Visionary

It is the act of adherence to a leader.

• followership

• leadership

• realization

• socialization

It is a leadership style where leaders provide their team members freedom to do their work and set deadlines.

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Visionary