I conclude today talking about leadership by addressing the attributes of the ideal leader who is fit for all ages and situations, a leader who devotes enough time to each member of the team to understand his abilities and potentials, and even his personal characteristics, and before that is well understood and studied to understand the context of work in his institution and the surrounding environment in terms of strengths Weaknesses, as well as the opportunities and challenges they face, this leader does not work in one style, but deals with each member of the team in a different way commensurate with the understanding of the potential and psychology of that individual, he is sometimes trained and sometimes instructed and directed in other situations, and decisive with those who need to be resolved, So is a Democrat In some situations, and in other positions gives direct and specific instructions when the team has not yet need a direct and specific guidance matures. This leader is called the positional or situational leader, and that is the situational leadership, which changes with the change of circumstance and context (Situational Leadership).
I think that the best types of leaders are adapted to the nature and situation of the team, and instead of insisting on applying a particular method that may not be in line with the culture and circumstances of the institution, they calibrate their work style and adjust it according to the nature of each member of the team, and summarized Daniel Goleman, the most important expert and researcher In Emotional Intelligence, six attributes or patterns of the positional leader are: a mentor or coach, where the leader works with each individual to develop them personally as well as functionally, and this pattern is suitable for individuals who are aware of their strengths and weaknesses and are ready to change, then set goals where the leader sets tasks Ambitious for individuals and helps them achieve A democratic leader who consults with his team and takes their opinions on most decisions, but this pattern does not work in the absence of time to finish the tasks, and a friendly leader who cares more about the psychology of his team members and work to raise their morale and reach the level of other members of the team, This takes time and may affect performance if not applied wisely, a leader who is competent in his specialization and problem-solving ability, who can integrate the whole team into action, and then a firm leader who tells team members exactly what to do.This pattern works in crises and emergencies. As already mentioned all these attributes are for the person himself, but he determines which ones are used depending on the circumstance.
As already mentioned, knowing the nature and traits of the leader with whom we work helps to accomplish the work, and it is also important to know ourselves well, especially if we are responsible.
The best types of leaders are those who adapt to the nature and status of the team.
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