The Role of a Leader

Name: The Role of a Leader
Author: Jennifer Cohea

The following lessons will discuss the power of influence and the qualities and responsibilities expected from leadership. You will learn what it takes to…

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The role of a leader is multifaceted. Let's discuss the power of influence and the qualities and responsibilities expected from leadership. You might wonder if people are born to be great leaders, or if it's something that can be taught. As it turns out, you can learn what it takes to be an influential leader. The first step in becoming a leader is preparation. Every leader draws people in by being genuine. A key driver of this is having a purpose for everything you do and making sure other's know it too. once you establish your purpose to others, you can focus on continuous improvement. Another vital trait is enthusiasm. Are you excited about leading others? Make sure that it shows. The best leaders are passionate about their work. They're effective because they love what they do. Leadership preparation requires demonstrating competency. Leaders use good judgment in their skilled and their chosen industries. For example, a competent leader might be the doctor who leads a team of specialists in a hospital or medical office. Competency is shown through the leader's own expertise, guidance of a talented and diverse staff, and their ability to navigate through difficult issues or conflicts that may arise. Or, imagine a leader who oversees a team at a construction site. You would expect them to be skilled and knowledgeable in what it takes to complete the project, right? If they aren't sure how to execute any aspect of the project, how can others be expected to follow them? A leader should be able to guide their team every step of the way to live up to their role. Honesty is important as well. An effective leader knows their limits and when to seek additional support. Be transparent and delegate tasks as needed. Because credibility is foundational to leadership, your word carries a lot of weight. People won't follow your direction if they don't believe you. Leaders share a common goal to inspire greater productivity, innovation, and commitment for the success of their team, department, or organization. Preparing yourself to lead means understanding your responsibilities and what is expected of you. As a leader, you have authority over people, processes, and procedures, but success remains a team effort. The best leaders motivate others through influence and motivation, not intimidation. The last important aspect of leadership preparation is to develop your followership. Have you ever considered how easy it is to follow a great leader? That's because effective leaders gain followers organically. We'll explore this more later in the course.

Intermediate Provider : Jennifer Cohea 4 Lessons · 7m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese

Course Description

The following lessons will discuss the power of influence and the qualities and responsibilities expected from leadership. You will learn what it takes to develop your followership and what will be expected of you as a leader. You will also gain a better understanding of how self-awareness, self-management, and self-efficacy play a key role in your influence and effectiveness.

What You'll Learn

Explore lateral leadership and the power of influence
Identify the qualities and responsibilities expected from leadership
Develop your followership for lasting leadership
Apply self-awareness, self-management, and self-efficacy to increase your influence and effectiveness
Create and sustain a robust team culture

Key Takeaways

Influence is central to the role of a leader, including lateral leadership.
Leadership carries specific qualities, responsibilities, and expectations that this course examines.
Self-awareness, self-management, and self-efficacy play a key role in a leader's influence and effectiveness.
Developing followership supports lasting leadership.
Building and sustaining a robust team culture is part of effective leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course cover?

It discusses the power of influence and the qualities and responsibilities expected from leadership, including lateral leadership, developing your followership, and creating and sustaining a robust team culture.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will learn about lateral leadership and the power of influence, how to create and sustain a robust team culture, and how self-awareness, self-management, and self-efficacy contribute to your influence and effectiveness.

What lessons are included?

The course includes four lessons: Preparing for Leadership; Leadership Responsibilities and Expectations; The Power of Influence; and Developing Your Followership and Lasting Leadership.

Who is this course for?

It is for those preparing for or stepping into a leadership role who want to understand what will be expected of them as a leader and how to develop their followership.