WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
Leadership is a process. An event between the leader and the followers, not a transaction. The leader has influence from others. As a process, the leader could be anyone and is non-restrictive. Leadership involves influence. Leaders affects its followers. Concerned with communication between the leaders and followers. Leadership occurs in groups, where leaders are influenced by groups, where leadership occurs. The leaders influence the groups to achieve common goals. Leadership involves common goals – Leaders concentrate their efforts with those who have common goals. Leaders and followers work together to reach common goals. (Northouse, 2022)
APPROACHES
There are no set of traits that make a leader. In some situations leaders have certain traits, in others they have another set. Reviewing studies, leadership traits have evolved over time. Focuses exclusively on the leader and not the follower. Used for personal awareness and development (Northouse, 2022).
This approach is leader centered. It is a primarily descriptive approach. Focuses on the development of the leader. People can learn the skills to be a leader. Emphasizes the capabilities, knowledge, and skills (Northouse, 2022).