Be The Ultimate Leader

THALES presents... INSIGHT HUB LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT look how How to be the ultimate passionate he is Leader Employees are the essence of any company and must be managed impeccably in order to fully unlock their potential. A strong leader can be the key to achieving this, but how can you become one? Follow the "lead" of this infographic to find out... WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? 65% would rather have a bossing it better boss than a higher salary 36% 60% 64% of businesses of companies of projects feel prepared to fill leadership met business report a shortage of goals in 2011 leadership talent vacancies TYPES OF LEADERS fisticuffs VS "The Managerial" "The Visionary" Based upon cost-benefit analysis and short-term financial health Based the upon compolling vision of a single leader Creates a shared vision and Uses goals as motivation tools, without inspiring financial health motivates employees to strive toward it Focused on the past Focused on the future 3 Reactive 4 Proactive VERDICT: X VERDICT: X WHY? WHY? Visionary leaders make Managerial leaders hinder growth and discourage innovation and risk-taking company vulnerable to arrogant risk-taking and ignore day-to-day managerial needs THE SOLUTION? BE A THE STRATEGIC LEADER m awesome Balance Managerial and Visionary styles, and you get yourself a magical concoction of leadership goodness. Which includes. 1 ULTIMATE LEADER TRAIT #1 DELEGATION Great leaders build great teams, coach them, then rely on them to get the job done. 2 ULTIMATE LEADER TRAIT #2 INSPIRING OWNERSHIP Create a climate where every employee feels personally invested in the company mission. 3 ULTIMATE LEADER TRAIT #3 ARTICULATING A VISION Build a common goal for everyone to strive toward, together. 4 ULTIMATE LEADER TRAIT #4 PROJECTING CONFIDENCE In times of crisis, let the team know it is in competent hands. Lead by example. 5 ULTIMATE LEADER TRAIT #5 ANTICIPATION Having the awareness to avert disasters and foresee opportunities. 6 ULTIMATE LEADER TRAIT #5 BALANCING THE SHORT AND LONG Work for tomorrow without ignoring today. 7 ULTIMATE LEADER TRAIT #7 DEVELOPING HUMAN CAPITAL Quality leadership is needed at every level. Employees are a company s best resource. For more information on leadership visi.. www.thales-ld.com/insight-hub SOURCES: http://weybusinessjournal.com/topies/leadership/strategic-leadership-short-term-stability-and-long-term-viability http://deliveringhappiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/LeaderlnWorkplace.jpg http://www.slideshare.net/londonbusinessschool/leadership-statisties-london-business-school-bsr http://www.slideshare.net/londonbusinessschool/the-elements-of-entrepreneurship-statistics?next_slideshow-1