Leadership in Human Services Key Concepts
Leadership All Around Us
Essential Questions
1. What is leadership?
2. How does the style theory explain leadership?
3. Why are there different types of leadership?
Leadership
· Is a _____________ we encounter daily in various ways and can be difficult to define
- a single definition would limit leadership to only one _____________ and not encompass everything it can be
· Includes:
- specific behaviors and _____________ traits
- how an individual influences and interacts with others
- the _____________ an individual has
· Can be defined as
- a process of social influence which _____________ the efforts of others toward achieving a goal
Style Theory
· Categorizes leadership based on how an individual _____________ as a leader
· Does not _____________ a leader because they can have one or multiple of the styles presented in this theory
· Focuses on _____________ leaders based on the group they are leading and which _____________ need to be accomplished
Authoritarian Leaders
· Seek to maintain as much _____________ as possible
· Are individuals who
- are _____________ rather than people-oriented
- create a sense of emotional detachment
- cannot _____________ with their followers
- expect compliance from their followers without being _____________ on their tactics or why they have made certain choices
· Do not accept input from others when making decisions
- believe they have the expertise to determine the right course of action
· Is beneficial when in a _____________ where decisions must be made quickly
· Can cause
- limited _____________ between the leader and follower
- discouraged or disobedient followers
- a lack of _____________ and growth
Laissez-faire Leaders
· Use a _____________ approach
- a French term which means to “allow to do” or “let it be”
· Are more hands-off
- express trust by letting followers use their _____________, experiences and creativity to meet goals
· Provide _____________ when needed but only interfere once it is necessary
- allows followers the opportunity to _____________ their problems
· gives followers more autonomy providing more motivation
· Create a _____________ team environment
· This style works best with experienced individuals who are self-motivated
- may not provide a _____________ leading to confusion
Democratic Leaders
· Use a _____________ approach
- democracy means “run by the people”
· Value group input, participation and _____________ about decisions
· Are individuals who:
- _____________ open communication among the team
- can gain trust based on their actions
- consider _____________ and input before making any final decisions
- allow for discussion on thought processes and ideas
· creates an environment where followers are comfortable _____________ opinions and assisting in problem-solving
· Not beneficial in situations where decisions need to be made quickly
- may _____________ reaching a final decision
· Is often seen as the most _____________ style
The Leader in You
Essential Questions
1. What are leadership characteristics?
2. How can a person use their understanding of leadership characteristics to enhance their own skills?
Leadership Characteristics
· Provide an understanding of what _____________ a good leader
· May be used to _____________ reasons why leaders are _____________ or not
Communication
· May help leaders
- _____________
- solve conflicts
- ensure everyone feels _____________ and understood
· Effective communication
- includes the following skills:
· good _____________
· speaking
· _____________
- helps the whole team understand expectations
· Allows individuals to feel _____________ and motivated to work together, which can lead to:
- more trust
- easier problem-solving
- a _____________ team
Active Listening
· Means paying full _____________ someone during a conversation
· Not just hearing the words but also understanding
- what the person _____________
- how they feel
- what they want to _____________
· Can help to create a positive _____________
Emotional Intelligence
· Provides a set of _____________ on how to handle tough situations
· Is when an individual can _____________ their emotions and understand other people’s emotions
· For example:
- a person recognizes how they are feeling
- then they are able to understand _____________ they feel the emotion
· May help a leader:
- _____________ communication
- build trust
- resolve conflicts
- make informed _____________
Integrity
· Means to have strong morals
- doing the _____________ thing, even when no one is watching
· Is important in leadership so a leader will:
- keep _____________
- be fair to everyone
- stay true to their _____________
· A leader with integrity:
- is someone people are likely to trust to make good choices
- treats everyone _____________
Characteristics Associated with Integrity
· _____________
- allows people to be more likely to trust the leader
· they know they can _____________ on the leader to keep their word and contribute consistently
· Empowerment
- gives others the tools, knowledge, and _____________ to take on responsibilities and make decisions
· Accountability
- is taking _____________ for an individual’s own actions and decisions
· likely to set an example for a leaders team to be responsible for their actions
· Influence
- means a person can _____________ and persuade others positively
Diligence
· Means an individual is _____________ and attentive to details while accomplishing a task
· In leadership is seen as:
- _____________
· allows leaders to guide the group through transitions while staying focused on goals
- detail-oriented
· ensure _____________ are completed thoroughly
· potential issues are caught early
· maintains high standards and helps prevent mistakes
- _____________
· bounce back from failures, learn from past experiences and keep a positive attitude
- have good _____________
· uses time wisely to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
· Allows a person to lead by example and handle changes in a productive manner, creating a _____________ environment
Proactiveness
· Is thinking ahead and _____________ potential challenges rather than waiting for a problem to arise then solving the problem and forming a plan
- allows leaders to have plans in place to _____________ to situations when they occur
· In leadership may be demonstrated by:
- adaptability
- good time management
- _____________
· helps leaders set _____________ for their team by being dedicated to goals
- transparency
· allows leaders to be open and _____________ about decisions, challenges and failures
- may add trust within the team
· helps prevent _____________ and rumors
- creates effective collaboration and problem-solving
Enhance Leadership Skills
· By taking on _____________ positions
· Will allow a student to assess their leadership _____________ and decide if they would like to change how they lead
- there are no universal _____________ of characteristics to make a leader effective
· characteristics should be _____________ to the specific needs of a situation
Leadership in Schools & Human Services
Essential Questions
1. What are ways to develop stronger leadership skills?
2. How can leadership skill make a difference in the effectiveness of a leader?
3. What are the different leadership skills?
Leadership
· Development is _____________ and may be done earlier rather than later, examples include:
- volunteering at a local nonprofit
- leading a _____________ project
- getting a job
- _____________ other students
- participating in _____________
Extracurricular Activity
· Examples include:
- joining a club related to your _____________
- running for student government
- participating in _____________
- Career and _____________ Student Organization (CTSO)
· are an option if you are enrolled in a career and technical education course
· Center their _____________ on different topics and career fields so you can easily find something which interests you
Student-led Organizations
· Have elected _____________ at the following levels:
- regional
- _____________
- national
· Elected officials have _____________ centered around:
- planning
- decision making
- the overall _____________ of the organization with the help of advisors
· Provide high school students with opportunities to
- work _____________ their peers
- be involved in different community projects
- participate in _____________ events
· Provide students with a place to belong and promote personal and leadership growth
Leadership Skills (Part 1)
· May determine a leader's _____________ and their ability to accomplish tasks effectively
· Are important for effective _____________
- based on _____________ placement, some leaders will tend to use one or two _____________ more than others
Leadership Skills (Part 2)
· Include:
- _____________ skills
· the knowledge and abilities an individual uses to perform a task
- interpersonal skills
· the way in which an individual _____________ with others, such as their ability to communicate and listen effectively
- may _____________ success as a whole and promote collaboration amongst a team
- consists of an individual’s:
· _____________
· ability to express themselves
· ability to be empathetic and observant
- _____________ skills
· include learning, remembering and reasoning
· allows a leader to think _____________, solve problems and make decisions
· Leadership looks different for everyone
- the base of a good leader is comprised of the individual’s characteristics and skills
