Friday, January 29, 2021

Leadership for Non-managers / Pluralsight

 One hour introductory course by Jason Alba, CEO of JIBBERJOBBER.COM

Consists of three major sections

  1. Understanding Leadership Fundamentals
  2. Internalizing Leadership Qualities
  3. Becoming a Leader in Every Role You have

The definition(s) of leadership provided in the first section. Explained the difference between leadership and management. Described a few leadership styles (LS):

  • The Democratic LS
  • The Autocratic LS
  • The Laisses-faire LS (hands-off leader)
  • The Strategic LS (focus on future)
  • The Servant-leader LS
  • The Transformational LS (inspiration, motivation, excitement)
  • The Transactional LS (working within the system)
  • The Bureocratioc LS (following rules, best in highly regulated businesses - healths, safety, etc.)

The second section is about leadership qualities. Leaders

  • have integrity
  • are accountable
  • are learners
  • make decisions
  • inspire
  • communicate
  • lead by example
  • delegate
  • prioritize

The last section is about developing leadership qualities exercising the commitment, understanding, assessing, practicing it. Also, get mentored/teach others.