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By Manu Arora
Title: Not Bosses But Leaders Author: John Adair Publisher: Kogan Page India Pvt. Ltd. Edition : Third Publishing Year: 2009 Number of Pages: 172
Approach to Leadership
Leadership
Qualitative
Situational
Functional
Qualitative Vs Situational
Apparently little or no agreement on the required leadership qualities
Associated with the view that leaders are born not made
Leadership qualities can be developed, some more than others - by practice and experience
No such thing as a born leader; it all depends on the situation
Integrity Enthusiasm
Warmth
Calmness Tough but Fair
Three Needs
Task
Team
Individual
Leadership functions
Setting Objectives- define objectives that are agreed upon
Awareness becoming aware of the three areas of need in a group or organization; sensing their interactions Understanding knowing which function is required at a given Skill being able to perform the function with economy and effectiveness
Important Learnings
There is no one right style. A leader shall be ready to play the role of coach and guide whenever the team is failing. Leadership and change goes hand in hand unlike the managerial role like running an organization which is more or less remains procedural. Leadership is about building teams, giving directions and inspiring others by action and word.
Important Learnings
Effectiveness in three roles of Leader, Subordinate and Colleague is goal. Try to delegate, it increases the authority and reinforces it. Respect the chain of command, Information might reach you directly but instruction shall flow back through your managers.
To lead, show willingness to live like them, wearing same clothes eating same food, sharing same hardship helps.
My Opinion
The way to effectively hone your leadership skills Can be referred to handle any complex situation effectively The book does not tell you how to but tells you what to do
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