Leadership
Leadership (ˈliːdərʃɪp)
Leadership is the action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this.
Etymology
The term "leadership" originates from the Old English word "lædan", meaning "to guide", "to direct" or "to go before as a guide".
Definition
Leadership involves establishing a clear vision, sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly, providing the information, knowledge, and methods to realize that vision, and coordinating and balancing the conflicting interests of all members or stakeholders.
Related Terms
- Authority: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
- Management: The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
- Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
- Teamwork: The combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient.
- Communication: The imparting or exchanging of information or news.
- Decision Making: The action or process of making decisions, especially important ones.
Types of Leadership
- Autocratic Leadership: A leadership style characterized by individual control over all decisions and little input from group members.
- Democratic Leadership: Also known as participative leadership, it is a type of leadership style in which members of the group take a more participative role in the decision-making process.
- Transformational Leadership: A leadership style that leads to positive changes in those who follow.
- Transactional Leadership: A style of leadership that focuses on supervision, organization, and performance; transactional leadership is a style of leadership in which leaders promote compliance by followers through both rewards and punishments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leadership
- Wikipedia's article - Leadership
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