A good leader helps his followers turn into leaders in due course of time. Organizational Culture is defined as the way we do things around here (Martin, 2006). And this culture is established by non-other than the leader. An effective leader helps his followers grow by creating such an environment where the followers can express themselves, work freely and have the right attitude to work.
Model the way
A leader is the one who shows the way. If the leader is unclear about what s/he wants to achieve, s/he will start losing followers. A leader should be clear about their values before s/he can influence and inspire others to follow them. Finding your own opinion and setting an example of leadership are good sign of credibility and accomplishment (Posner & Kouzes, 2017). Mr. Kulman Ghising was able to bring smiles in millions of people when he managed to reduce load shedding from a daunting sixteen to eighteen hours a day to almost no load shedding in present context. He set an example for his employees and sub-ordinates.
Inspire a shared vision
Leaders are clear about their vision and can influence their followers in working towards a similar goal. They have an image of what they want to see their organization achieve. They transfer this vision to their employees and co-workers. They gain trust of their employees in making this vision a success. In Japanese companies, people are loyal and stay with them for a long time. The bond between firms and their workers are reinforced by rituals like singing the company song, which is supposed to express “shafu” or the company spirit (Jonathan Head, 2004).
Challenge the process
Change is something that never changes. It is inevitable. An effective leader is able to oversee the required changes in the organization and propose any changes that would be for the benefit of the organization. Mr. Shyam Badan Yadav was frustrated when he saw his village being defamed due to constant news of his villagers being caught as they used to grow marijuana in their fields. To counter this, he provided buffaloes and cows to these villagers and established Kailash Milk Industry which now produces 2000 litres of milk per day (Surya Nepal Asha Social Entrepreneurship Award 2012).
Enable others to act
Leaders inspire others to act. They want people to feel involved in the process and take ownership of their actions. In the organization I am currently involved with, one of the programs, “Nava Udhyamshala” is completely handled by one of my colleagues. She is one of the youngest team members but she has been handed over this responsibility with the belief that she will learn more and it will help her in her growth towards being a leader herself when she takes ownership of the program. The other team members support her in need but she is the main person behind the program.
Encourage the heart
Recognition and rewards are some of the ways to keep the employees motivated. Monetary reward is not sufficient to encourage better performance out of the employees. They have to feel included and recognized for their achievements. The Taj group has created a special thanks and recognition system (STARS) that links customer delight to employee rewards. The front line employees are treated as guest ambassadors which encourages them to work with more dedication for the guests and customer satisfaction (Kruse, 2012).
Leadership is a relationship
When you have a meaningful relationship with another person, you work effectively together. You have a common goal and a consistent purpose. Your efforts are channeled towards the same outcome. Effective leaders recognize the importance of building solid relationships. They spend time focusing their efforts in key areas that will build connections with the people they lead (Posner & Kouzes, 2017). An employee feels very much valued when s/he is constantly inspired and motivated by the leader. Building a relationship helps an employee to convey their feelings and also understand the need of the organization.
References
Jonathan Head. (2004). Japanese revive company songs. BBC.
Martin, M. J. (2006). “That’s the Way We Do Things Around Here”: An Overview of Organizational Culture. Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship .
Posner, B. Z., & Kouzes, J. M. (2017). The Leadership Challenge: How to Keep Getting Extraordinary Things Done in Organization, 6th edition .
A good leader helps his followers turn into leaders in due course of time. Organizational Culture is defined as the way we do things around here (Martin, 2006). And this culture is established by non-other than the leader. An effective leader helps his followers grow by creating such an environment where the followers can express themselves, work freely and have the right attitude to work.
Model the way
A leader is the one who shows the way. If the leader is unclear about what s/he wants to achieve, s/he will start losing followers. A leader should be clear about their values before s/he can influence and inspire others to follow them. Finding your own opinion and setting an example of leadership are good sign of credibility and accomplishment (Posner & Kouzes, 2017). Mr. Kulman Ghising was able to bring smiles in millions of people when he managed to reduce load shedding from a daunting sixteen to eighteen hours a day to almost no load shedding in present context. He set an example for his employees and sub-ordinates.
Inspire a shared vision
Leaders are clear about their vision and can influence their followers in working towards a similar goal. They have an image of what they want to see their organization achieve. They transfer this vision to their employees and co-workers. They gain trust of their employees in making this vision a success. In Japanese companies, people are loyal and stay with them for a long time. The bond between firms and their workers are reinforced by rituals like singing the company song, which is supposed to express “shafu” or the company spirit (Jonathan Head, 2004).
Challenge the process
Change is something that never changes. It is inevitable. An effective leader is able to oversee the required changes in the organization and propose any changes that would be for the benefit of the organization. Mr. Shyam Badan Yadav was frustrated when he saw his village being defamed due to constant news of his villagers being caught as they used to grow marijuana in their fields. To counter this, he provided buffaloes and cows to these villagers and established Kailash Milk Industry which now produces 2000 litres of milk per day (Surya Nepal Asha Social Entrepreneurship Award 2012).
Enable others to act
Leaders inspire others to act. They want people to feel involved in the process and take ownership of their actions. In the organization I am currently involved with, one of the programs, “Nava Udhyamshala” is completely handled by one of my colleagues. She is one of the youngest team members but she has been handed over this responsibility with the belief that she will learn more and it will help her in her growth towards being a leader herself when she takes ownership of the program. The other team members support her in need but she is the main person behind the program.
Encourage the heart
Recognition and rewards are some of the ways to keep the employees motivated. Monetary reward is not sufficient to encourage better performance out of the employees. They have to feel included and recognized for their achievements. The Taj group has created a special thanks and recognition system (STARS) that links customer delight to employee rewards. The front line employees are treated as guest ambassadors which encourages them to work with more dedication for the guests and customer satisfaction (Kruse, 2012).
Leadership is a relationship
When you have a meaningful relationship with another person, you work effectively together. You have a common goal and a consistent purpose. Your efforts are channeled towards the same outcome. Effective leaders recognize the importance of building solid relationships. They spend time focusing their efforts in key areas that will build connections with the people they lead (Posner & Kouzes, 2017). An employee feels very much valued when s/he is constantly inspired and motivated by the leader. Building a relationship helps an employee to convey their feelings and also understand the need of the organization.
References
Jonathan Head. (2004). Japanese revive company songs. BBC.
Kruse, K. (2012, 10 08). forbes.com. Retrieved from Employee Recognition: 5 Keys from Taj Hotels Resorts: forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2012/1...
Martin, M. J. (2006). “That’s the Way We Do Things Around Here”: An Overview of Organizational Culture. Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship .
Posner, B. Z., & Kouzes, J. M. (2017). The Leadership Challenge: How to Keep Getting Extraordinary Things Done in Organization, 6th edition .
Surya Nepal Asha Social Entrepreneurship Award 2012. (n.d.). Retrieved from asha2012.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/...