Leadership Style

Leadership Style

One of the key things I have learn this week on leadership style is that a leader cannot ignore the work-centred activities. He should see that activities are planned, programs are set up, materials are in order, and assignments are made and followed through. But all of this must be done in the general atmosphere of an overriding concern for those who must do the work and carry out the assignments. When people feel that their superior thinks the work is more important than the people who do it, their motivation to work is hindered. In this case it my pleasure to say that best leadership style is the one who combine the three major leadership skills which are Democratic, paternalistic and autocratic. I strongly believe that as a leader there will be a situation or some circumstance where one of these leadership style will be need.

I once recall Elder Christopherson saying “Leaders need to be humble up, as well as humble down.  They need to be able to give clear and honest feedback, being willing to say what needs to be said and say it honestly.  We need leaders who don’t only paint the down side or the good side, but paint the truth.  They are well informed and honest, can express their ideas with accuracy, and always bring recommendations with them.”  The savoir who was the greatest leader ever know exhibited this great leadership skill of humbleness, honesty and standing for the truth.