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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
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1. An introductory act or step; leading action






2. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






3. 1. Self-awareness 2. Self-regulation 3. Motivation 4. Empathy 5. Social Skill






4. Internal and external factors that simulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested in and committed to a job - role - subject - and to exert persistent effort in attaining a goal.






5. One who tries to figure out how to orchestrate people in order to get things done ...has very good social skills






6. The combination of tactical and strategic management






7. To bring different groups together in order to reach mutually agreeable goals






8. Questions to ask in order to understand the employee and the problem 1. What drives the employee? 2. How are you contributing to the problem? - Consider range of outcomes - Discuss problem and reach resolution - Describe problem from your perspectiv






9. Managers are less directive and involve employees in the decision-making






10. The ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish important goals






11. Directing and leading people






12. Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundless of moral character; honestly.






13. This style expects excellence and self-direction. It works best for highly skilled and motivated people who work well on their own. Other people - however - may feel overwhelmed by a pacesetting leader's demands for excellence. Their self-esteem - tr






14. Creating a group of acquaintances and associates and keeping it active through regular communication for mutual benefits.






15. A leader without ethics






16. Directive and controlling style of management






17. To align people who may not report to you toward a goal - 'Get them excited!'






18. Having suitable or sufficient skill - knowledge - experience - etc. - for some purpose.






19. The way a manager treats and involves employees






20. A system of moral principles






21. This style mobilizes people toward a vision. Specifically - it provides an overarching goal - but gives others the freedom to choose their own way of reaching it. This approach is most effective when a business is at sea and needs direction - or duri






22. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






23. The ability to manage relationships - build networks - and find common ground






24. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






25. To listen and hear what people are saying and react in constructive ways (active listening).






26. The ability to recognize and understand your moods - emotions - and drives as well as their effect on others






27. This 'people-first' style engenders the creation of emotional bonds and team harmony. It is best used when team coherence is important or in times of low employee morale. But this approach's focus on praise may permit poor performance among employees






28. The ability to pursue goals with energy and persistence - for reasons that go beyond money or status






29. Executives responsible for the direction and success of the entire business






30. To handle friction and inevitable tensions - - short-term - 'fighting fires'






31. Used when a leader needs to give direct - clear - and precise orders and makes decision






32. One who gives little or no direction to employees






33. The quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance - rank - etc.






34. Management of Attention - Management of Meaning - Mangament of Trust - Management of Self






35. This style focuses on personal development. Coaching leaders help people identify their strengths and weaknesses - and tie them to their career aspirations. While this style is highly successful with people who want to change or improve professionall






36. The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources






37. This 'do what I say' style demands immediate compliance. It is especially useful in turnaround situations - in a crisis - and with problem employees. However - using this style inhibits your organization's flexibility and can dampen employee motivati






38. Vision - Communication - Trust - Self-Management

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39. First level of management; responsible for the work of a group of employees






40. A spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people






41. 1. Coercive 2. Authoritative 3. Affiliative 4. Democratic 5. Pacesetting 6. Coaching






42. One who includes employees in making decisions






43. Having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy.






44. 1. Be consistent 2. Be passionate 3. Provide feedback 4. Make communication two-way 5. Issue calls in action 6. Choose media wisely






45. Judgment based on observable experience and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.






46. Determining to what extent the business is accomplishing the goals






47. To speak and write persuasively






48. A group of people working harmoniously together to effectively achieve a common goal






49. Specialists in a specific area of the business






50. 1. Self mastery - how you manage/master yourself. 2. You feel chemistry with person