When it comes to leadership, there is no magic bullet that can instantly transform you into an excellent leader. However, there are approaches and theories that should be considered.
Originally, trait theories were considered paramount in the analysis of leadership. Trait theories argue that effective leaders share a number of common personality characteristics, innate, instinctive qualities that you do or don’t have.
It’s true that trait theories help us identify traits and qualities (for example, integrity, empathy, assertiveness, good decision-making skills and likability) that are helpful when leading others. However, none of these traits, nor any specific combination of them, will guarantee success as a leader.
Behavioral theories focus on how leaders behave, which impacts their performance. Behavior traits are often listed in one of three categories:
- Autocratic leaders – These are leaders who make decisions without consulting their teams. This may be an appropriate style when a decision is needed quickly.
- Democratic leaders – These leaders consult with team members before rendering a decision. This style is important when team agreement matters.
- Laissez-faire leaders– This kind of leader stays in the background while other people on their team consult with one another and make the decision. This leadership style can work with a highly capable team. But it can also fail if the leader defers to others because of laziness.
Researchers believe that many of these leadership behaviors are appropriate at different times. The best leaders are those who can use many different behavioral styles, and choose the right style for each situation.
Many experts in the field think transformational leadership is often the best leadership style to use in business. Transformational leaders and their followers raise one another to higher levels of morality and motivation.
Transformational leaders are recognized for their integrity, and they know how to inspire. They motivate people to achieve a vision, they manage its delivery, and they build ever stronger and more successful teams.
Leadership Education
Tonex offers several Leadership Training courses such as Strategic Leadership Training, a 2-day course that overs the fundamentals, principles and skills necessary for principal and senior management roles.
Other related courses include the 4-day Systems Engineering Leadership Training course, the 2-day Leadership Training For Women and the 2-day Leadership Training For Non-Engineers.
Who Should Attend
- Senior and principal managers
- Middle managers who are on the track to senior positions
- Executives, directors and decision makers
- Both public and private sectors can benefit from this training course
Why Tonex?
–Since 1993, Tonex has specialized in providing industry-leading training, courses, seminars, workshops, and consulting services across a wide range of topics to Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, universities and privately owned businesses from around the world.
–Reasonably priced classes taught by the best trainers.
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