ARE LEADERS BORN

OR MADE?

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
It is the ability to lead from the front with a
passion and with a conviction of great vision,
despite many successive setbacks.
It is more of a action rather than preaching.
It is also taking a sense of responsibility,
setting as a role model with qualities like
courage commitments and convictions.
It is a way of calling we instead of I

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
LEADER
Passion
Vision and a common goal
Self motivator
To live in effective zone rather than comfort
zone
Look for excellence not perfection
Experiment a lot, make many mistakes and
learn from them.

CONTD
Excellent networkers
Men of integrity and strong character
Excellent listeners
Talk of positive things
Maintain stoic silence and display mental and
emotional stability
Open to change
Believe and trust their subordinates

CONTD
Always look at the big picture
Good communication skills
Update their skills and ability
Sound at judgment
Know how to balance their lives
Make a road for their followers instead of
following the road
Find unexplored and unexploited areas

TODAYS SCENARIO

According to a research conducted on

leadership 50-60% of organizations are
currently managed by people lacking in
leadership competence.
They

are hired or promoted based technical

competence , business knowledge and politics NOT
ON LEADERSHIP.

WHETHER LEADERSHIP IS A
TALENT OR SKILL?

If it is a talent:- then it is an inborn quality

as talents are innate.

If it is a skill:- then it can be acquired by

reading, learning, continuous practice,
training and practice

IF IT IS A TALENT, THEN LEADERS ARE BORN

AND IF IT IS A SKILL, THEN THE LEADERS ARE
MADE.

LEADERSHIP V/S MANAGEMENT

Doing the right things

Insist on productivity
Talks about where to
reach
Drive power
Always create a road
Involved in delegation
Leader is high risk taker

Leader is Creator of
hierarchy

Leadership

Doing things right

Insist on performance
Talk about how to reach
Act as per authority
Always follow the road
Involves in execution
Manager has limited risk
to take
Manager is with in
hierarchy
Management

HOW TO CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP

QUALITIES:Participate in group activities and slowly
develop the skills.
Whenever there is an opportunity to organize
group activities theyll give their full
participation.
In every activity involvement is essential.
Never shy away from shouldering
responsibilities.
Always be a part of motivating, inspiring and
provide the right direction.

CONCLUSION
Leadership is a skill not a talent, which can be
acquired by
Reading
Learning
Training
Experience
Everyone should know that leaders are not born but
made due to external environment and
circumstances.
Anyone can become a leader but everyone cant
become one.