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Leadership And Motivation

Subject : soft-skills
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1. The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources






2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. An introductory act or step; leading action






8. 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






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






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






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






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






13. Providing extrensic awards may...






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






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






16. The ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods - suspend judgment - and think before acting






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






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






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






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






21. One who gives little or no direction to employees






22. A system of moral principles






23. Feature of a mixed workforce that provides a wide range of abilities - experience - knowledge - and strengths due to its heterogeneity in age - background - ethnicity - physical abilities - political and religious beliefs - sex - and other attributes






24. External Factors: Benefits - working conditions - salary - etc. Internal Factors: Achievement - feedback - responsibility






25. Receiving - Responding - Valuing






26. A manager who gives little or no direction to workers.






27. Discipline and training of oneself - usually for improvement.






28. 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.






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






30. 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






31. Obtaining - training - and compensating employees






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






33. The way a manager treats and involves employees






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






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






36. The ability to understand people's emotional makeup






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






38. 1. Communication skills 2. Interpersonal skills 3. Conflict-resolution skills 4. Negotiation skills 5. Motivational skills






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






40. 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






41. To speak and write persuasively






42. One who includes employees in making decisions






43. Specialists in a specific area of the business






44. A leader without ethics






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






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






47. The combination of tactical and strategic management






48. 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






49. 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






50. The arrangement of resources in order to meet goals







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