LESSON 4
VARIOUS ROLES OF DIFFERENT
INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIETY AND
HOW THEY CAN INFLUENCE
PEOPLE THROUGH LEADERSHIP
AND FOLLOWERSHIP
LEADERS &
FOLLOWERS
Directions: Analyze the
pictures below. Explain
what characteristics of a
leader and follower have
been shown here and
how can those
characteristics influence
people.
LEADERS &
FOLLOWERS
Directions: Analyze the
pictures below. Explain
what characteristics of a
leader and follower have
been shown here and
how can those
characteristics influence
people.
LEADERS &
FOLLOWERS
Directions: Analyze the
pictures below. Explain
what characteristics of a
leader and follower have
been shown here and
how can those
characteristics influence
people.
LEADERS &
FOLLOWERS
Directions: Analyze the
pictures below. Explain
what characteristics of a
leader and follower have
been shown here and
how can those
characteristics influence
people.
ROLE
A Role defines a set of norms, values,
behaviors, and personality
characteristics attached to a status such
as leader, follower, or club president.
Every leader assumes role in a society.
They are expected to behave a pattern
usually determined by individuals in the
society.
LEADER
• ROLES OF AN EFFICIENT LEADER
THAT CAN INFLUENCE PEOPLE:
1. Set example - a good leader sets the best
example. It is the first rule. Walk the talk. Do
not compromise anybody in the organization
or team integrity. Never take shortcuts.
LEADER
2. Assume and do responsibility -
you should be guided by your own
duties and responsibilities. Be proactive
in guiding, teaching, and developing
excellence in everyone.
LEADER
3. Show Initiative- find out what
needs to be done. do not wait for
anyone to tell you what to do
LEADER
4. Life-long learner- capacitate
yourself. Learn everything you
need to know about the current
job.
LEADER
5. Show enthusiasm- if you come to work
happy and cheerful, it provides motivation.
Enthusiasm is contagious. Never let personal
issues affect your performance.
LEADER
6. Willing to serve- this quality is known
of a servant leader. Showing this kind of
characteristics can inspire thought and
action of your own constituents.
LEADER
7. Active listener- to become an active
listener, you must maintain an eye contact.
Pay attention to facial expressions and body
language, and start a sentence with “I”
instead of “You. This will enhance a good
communication and understanding.
LEADER
8. Show empathy- Try to understand
where people are coming from and their
point of view. Put yourself in the other
people’s shoes.
LEADER
9. Be sensitive to the need of
others- as a good leader, you must
be the one who should know and feel
the needs of your constituents.
LEADER
10.Delegate work- sharing work
among members at the organization
should be divided into a manageable
task. Explain completely what you
are asking the person to do.
LEADER
11.Learn to appreciate- If
someone has done great with the
assigned tasks, be sure to let them
feel they are appreciated. Simply
saying thanks will do. This will
motivate them to work hard.
LEADER
12. Be patient- Do not get easily
annoyed if untoward incident
happens. hold your temper. This
might require constant practice.
FOLLOWERSHIP
• Leadership qualities are not exclusive to
leaders. Some of these may found in the
followership. A great leader encourages
teamwork. Followership plays an essential part
of the leadership equation. Followers are team
that can contribute success in your leadership.
Followership means when people express
words, actions, respect, and support to a
leader.
ROLE OF AN EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWER
1. Courage to do
responsibility- Effective follower
feels a sense of personal
responsibility and ownership for
his or her own behavior in the
organization.
ROLE OF AN EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWER
2. Courage to challenge- If the
leader’s actions contradict the
best interest of the organization,
effective follower takes a stand.
Do not sacrifice your own integrity
or the good of the organization
just to maintain harmony.
ROLE OF AN EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWER
3. Courage to participate in
transformation- Effective followers
view the struggle of change and
transformation as a mutual
experience shared by all members,
support the leader and does not
afraid to confront the changes.
ROLE OF AN EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWER
4. A can-do attitude- A leader’s
job becomes smoother when he or
she has followers who are positive
and self-motivated, can get things
done, accept responsibility, excels in
required tasks, and willingly accept
difficult assignment.
ROLE OF AN EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWER
5. A collaborative approach-
Each follower is a part of the
leader’s larger system and should
realize that his or her action affect
the whole. Work effectively as a
team member.
ROLE OF AN EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWER
6. Courage to serve and
subservient- Effective follower
understands the needs of the
organizations and seek to serve
those who need.
ROLE OF AN EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWER
7. The passion to drive personal
growth- Leaders want followers
who seek to enhance their own
growth and development rather
than depending on the leader to do
it.
QUIZ/ACTIVITY
Make a poster or slogan showing
different roles of a leader and
follower in a society that could
influence people.
THANK YOU
