WEEK 3
YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND ORGANIZATION.
LEADER AND LEADERSHIP DEFINED
1. Leadership is the art of influencing people to get the necessary support and cooperation in
community affairs and to maintain solidarity among people.
2. A leader is one who helps/facilitates communities of people , take risks, and envision a better
future for his/her group. , encourages commitment, and helps people move ahead along a path
to accomplish a goal.
3. As Peter Drucker pointed out, a leader has followers. Even poor leaders have followers, but
usually not for long.
Virtues as the Foundation of Leadership
1. Virtue is defined as conformity to a standard for right and morality . it is a beneficial quality or
power of a things, and thus, a commendable trait or habit.
2. The following virtues are considered the foundation of leadership;
A. Prudence-the habit which enables man to direct his actions to human life’s goals, knowing
the right thing to do and applying it.
B. Justice- the habit of giving each one his/her due with constant and perpetual will; gives
stability that a person needs to work without fear and anxiety in search of happiness
C. Fortitude- the habit of overcoming the difficulties and pressures of life in pursuit of
goodness
D. Temperance- the habit of bringing desires and natural inclinations of man under control of
reason
E. Industry- the habit of working hard and working under pressure
F. Loyalty- the habit of remaining true to your friends and to your principles (goals)in times of
difficulty
G. Responsibility- the habit of being accountable for one’s actions , duties, and obligations;
readiness to answer for the consequences of one’s action
H. Cheerfulness- the habit of being optimistic; always seeing the bright side of things.
I. optimistic ; always seeing the bright side of things
J. Generosity- the habit of sharing the good that one has with other people; thinking first of
the people around him/her and looking for ways he/she can help and serve them
K. Magnanimity- the habit of having great ideals and ambitions of doing good; being
concerned with doing great deeds of service to others by devoting one’s country and
people.
Traits of Leadership
1. True leadership is the art of changing a group from what it is into what it ought to be.
2. Leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency.
3. Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other
4. Leadership is learning to give without expecting anything in return. If you ever give something to
get something back, you are not giving in true sense of the word, you are trading!
5. On the other side of the coin of leadership is loneliness, for he/she who is a leader must always
act alone , and acting alone means accepting everything alone
6. Leadership is the ability to handle uncertainty
7. What is ‘it’? This is the aspect of leadership that is concerned with outward appearance. It
means looking, dressing, and talking like a leader
8. Leadership has nothing to do with ordering people around or directing their every move
9. The climax of leadership is to know when to do what
Qualities of a Good Leader
1. A good people enables people to feel and become empowered
2. A good leader inspires values of caring. In such a caring community, each person is valued
3. A good leader ensures that learning and competence matter
4. A good leader, particularly if he/she is in administration, creates an atmosphere where work is
stimulating, challenging, and fun
5. A good leader helps people feel a sense of unity
6. A good leader helps members develop a sense of security and trust not only in the leader but
also in one another
7. A good leader displays reliability and integrity
8. A good leader is honest and trustworthy and has integrity
9. A good leader thinks of ways to help members develop a set of intentions, outcomes, goals, and
directions
Characteristics of a Leader
Even if leaders have no common traits, they share characteristics that, in totality, define their works.
Leaders;
1. Have the will to lead rather than manage;
2. Maintain high morale among their people;
3. Inspire commitment and teamwork;
4. Displays, at times, energy, passion, and enthusiasm
5. Are focused and are able to focus those they lead;
6. Take prudent tasks;
7. Are honest with themselves;
8. Carry on despite setbacks;
9. Know their field and job in depth;
10. Work to instill values in their people;
11. Orient themselves towards the costumers;
12. Take long-term perspective;
13. Invite inputs;
14. Tolerate mistakes;
15. Set standards and objectives;
16. Remain calm under fire;
17. Ensure that people have resources to do their job;
18. Believe in themselves and their people ;
19. Initiate change rather than react to it;
20. Take responsibility;
21. Aren’t afraid to work side by side with good, ambitious people;
22. Envision a better future;
23. Don’t blame others
24. Have ‘the buck stops here’ attitude;
25. Want to win;
26. Are curious and flexible;
27. Test assumptions instantly;
28. Don’t over control;
29. Gives subordinate leeway to act;
30. Tolerate, if not invite , dissent;
31. Believe they can affect the world for the better;
32. See opportunity in challenges;
33. Make instinctive decisions based on experience; and
34. Take time to teach people their point of view
No one exhibits this characteristics, but good leaders seem to demonstrate most of these questions at
one time or another.
Leaderships Styles
Authoritarian leadership
1. A leader makes a decision and announces it
2. A leader presents decisions but “sells it to the members”
3. A leader presents a decision and invites questions for clarification
Consultative leadership
1. A leader presents a tentative decision subject to change
2. A leader presents a situation, gets input, makes a decision
3. A leader calls on members to make a decision, but holds the veto power
Enabling Leadership
1. A leader defines limits, and calls on members to make decision.
2. A leader calls on members to identify limits, explore possibilities, and makes a decision
Assessment of Current Leadership Qualities for a Potential Leader
(Maxwell, 1995)
Directions: answer the items by using 0-4 rating scale. Encircle the number that corresponds to your
answer
Legend 0-never 1-seldom 2- sometimes 3- usually 4- always
1. The person has influence 0 1 2 3 4
2. The person has discipline 0 1 2 3 4
3. The person has good track record 0 1 2 3 4
4. The person has strong people skills 0 1 2 3 4
5. The person has the ability to solve problems 0 1 2 3 4
6. The person does not accept the status quo 0 1 2 3 4
7. The person displays a positive spirit 0 1 2 3 4
8. The person has the ability to handle stress 0 1 2 3 4
9. The person displays a positive spirit 0 1 2 3 4
10. The person understands people 0 1 2 3 4
11. The person is free of personal problems 0 1 2 3 4
12. The person is willing to take responsibility 0 1 2 3 4
13. The person is free from anger 0 1 2 3 4
14. The person is willing to make changes 0 1 2 3 4
15. The person has integrity 0 1 2 3 4
16. The person is growing closer to God. 0 1 2 3 4
17. The person has the ability to see what has to be done 0 1 2 3 4
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18. The person is accepted by us and other leaders 0 1 2 3 4
19. The person has ability and desire to keep learning 0 1 2 3 4
20. The person has a manner that draws people 0 1 2 3 4
21. The person has good self-image 0 1 2 3 4
22. The person has willingness to serve 0 1 2 3 4
23. The person has the ability to bounce back when 0 1 2 3 4
problems arise
24. The person has the ability to develop other leaders 0 1 2 3 4
25. The person takes initiative. 0 1 2 3 4
Totals points 0 1 2 3 4
Grading scale and explanation description:
90-100 Great leader(mentors other good and great leaders)
80-89 Good leaders( keeps on growing and mentoring others)
70-79 Emerging leaders ( focuses on growth and starts mentoring others)
60-69 Bursting with potential ( the ideal person to be developed)
