leading notes.docx

Leadership

The process by which a manager guides and influences the work of subordinates in a desired direction.

Management

A formal and scientific approach that involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Directing

A means employed to encourage personnel in the organization to accomplish assignments to achieve objectives.

Supervising

A restricted form of leadership focused on overseeing a small number of employees, typically at lower levels of management.

Motivation

The process of inspiring and stimulating subordinates to perform their jobs with passion.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others in the workplace.

Participative Leadership

A leadership style where the leader shares decision-making processes with subordinates.

Autocratic Leadership

A leadership style where the leader has most of the authority and subordinates have little to no voice.

Transactional Leadership

A leadership style defined by control, organization, short-term planning, and reliance on a system of rewards.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership style focused on understanding and fulfilling the needs of team members to motivate them.

Servant Leadership

A leadership style that prioritizes the growth and well-being of followers, emphasizing teaching and guidance.

Laissez-Faire Leadership

A hands-off leadership style that encourages independent thinking and minimal supervision.

Situational Leadership

A leadership style that adjusts based on the skills and capabilities of the workers.

Managerial Grid

A framework that evaluates a manager's concern for people versus their concern for results.

Team Management

A management style that balances high concern for both people and results.