1984-02-15 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council

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__ _ ..~ .r _ .. __ ___ _ _ _ k.:~11' IS L'::~1ULh5}'.' I' Leadership had been defi~ as: • 1. The ability to stimulate, guide and show the way. 2. The activity of influencing people to cooperate toward some goal which they come to find desirable. Followers of a true leader must get sat- • isfaction and self-fulfillment. 3. Personality in action under group conditions. TYPES OF LEADERS There are three types of leaders in today's business. 1. Autocratic - This "boss" type had been outmoded for many years but is still found too frequently. There is only one occasion when a leader may need to act in an autocratic manner - in an emergency. 2. Laissez faire - This type~of supervisor is really no leader because he or she allows followers to do as they please while failing to sti- mulate and guide them toward desirable business goals. 3. Democratic - This type is a true leader. He or she thinks in terms of "we" and plans how to stimulate cooperation and teamwork. LEADERS - BORN OR MADE? Leaders are made' 1. Any person of normal intelligence and with a sincere desire to be of service to people can acquire the skill of leadership 2. Personality qualities and Supervising skills can be improved or devel- oped. 3. Skill in supervising people must be the result of sound and logical thinking and fair, considerate and sympathetic feelings toward people. • CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS There are eight main characteristics for effective leadership. 1. Leaders maintain respect - The leader must create the proper relation- ship with subordinates and earn their respect in order to maintain their willingness to accept authority. 2. Leaders work effectively with people - The leader becomes genuienely interested in others, and encourages others to talk about themselves. 3. Leaders are responsive to the needs and desires•of others - The leader is sincere and a good listener. 4. Leaders are knowledgeable - The leader is expected to understand the total situation and have all the general information. S. Leaders should possess superior motivation - A leader must have an in- tense desire to get things done and involve others. 6. Leaders are inspired and enthusiastic - Enthusiasm is contagious! 7. Leaders tap and use every resource - A good leader will realize that every member. has something to contribute and will tap that resource. 8. Leaders capitalize on the organizational environment and the leader- ship of others - The effective leader utilizes the potential of other leaders; He/she learns from them, profits from their mistakes and en- larges on their successes. Whether you are a Leader of a Follower, FBLA-PBL is for you! Realize the op- portunities of a business career; establish o-cupational goals; gain business • experience; develop self-confidence; learn the value of community responsibility; and practice efficient money management. Make it your business, Join Phi Beta Lambda today.