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Traits, Motives

The document discusses personality traits related to leadership. It describes the Big Five model of personality which includes five dimensions: Surgency, Agreeableness, Adjustment, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience. Each dimension is comprised of specific traits that can influence leadership abilities. Effective leaders tend to be high in Conscientiousness which predicts job performance. Other traits commonly associated with strong leadership include intelligence, creativity, communication skills, decisiveness, trustworthiness, and the ability to motivate and inspire others.

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Traits, Motives

The document discusses personality traits related to leadership. It describes the Big Five model of personality which includes five dimensions: Surgency, Agreeableness, Adjustment, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience. Each dimension is comprised of specific traits that can influence leadership abilities. Effective leaders tend to be high in Conscientiousness which predicts job performance. Other traits commonly associated with strong leadership include intelligence, creativity, communication skills, decisiveness, trustworthiness, and the ability to motivate and inspire others.

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PERSONALITY TRAITS OF LEADERS

THE BIG MODEL OF PERSONALITY

SURGENCY

AGREEABLENESS ADJUSTMENT

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE

SURGENCY
 Leadership and extraversion traits
o Interesting in getting ahead

o Leading through influencing

o Individuals are outgoing

o Likes to meet new people

o Willing to confront others

AGREEABLENESS
 Traits related to getting along with others
o Characteristics include warm, easygoing, compassionate, friendly and sociable

o Individuals typically are sociable, and have lots of friends

ADJUSTABLE
 Traits elated to emotional stability
o The fine line between stable and unstable

o Stable is being calm, good under pressure, relaxed and secure

o Unstable is nervous, poor under pressure and insecure

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
 Includes traits related to achievement
o Traits include high credibility, conformity and organization

o Individuals typically work hard and put in extra time and effort to meet goals

OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE
 Traits related to being willing to change and try new things
o Individuals typically are willing to take calculated risks

CONCLUSIONS OF THE BIG 5


 Many organizations use the “Big Five Model of Personality”

 It has universal application

 Leaders need to know their personality type

 Best predictor of job performance is conscientious dimension


EFFECTIVE LEADER TRAITS
 Dominance
 Flexibility
 Stability
 Self confidence
 Sensitivity to others
 Intelligence
 High energy
 Locus of control
 Integrity
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
Traits associated with great leadership
 Intelligence
 Creativity
 People skills
 Competency
 Decisiveness
 Trustworthiness
MOTIVATION
 Performance, idea, success, attitude, support, encourage, goals
TYPES OF MOTIVATION
Two Main Categories of Motivation
1. Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic motivation is a type of motivation in which an individual is being motivated by internal
desires
2. Extrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, is a type of motivation in which an individual is being
motivated by external desires
MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
Morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice,
acceptance of others
Self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others
Friendship, family, sex, all intimacy
Security of body, of employment, of resources, of morality, of the family, of healt
of property
Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion

1. PHYSIOLOGICAL- these needs must be met in order for a person to survive, such as food,
water and shelter
2. SAFETY – including personal and financial security and health and well being
3. LOVE/BELONGING – the need for friendship, relationships and family
4. ESTEEM – the need to feel confident and be respected by others
5. SELF-ACTUALIZATION – the desire to achieve everything you possibly can and become
the most that you can be
BENEFITS OF MOTIVATION
 Need satisfaction
 Job satisfaction
 Productivity
 Learning
 Discipline
THE GOOD AND EFFECTIVE LEADER.. A MUST HAVE
 HONESTY

 Foundation of any personal relationship (personal or professional)

 We can trust a leader that has moral values and integrity, honourable reputation
 COMMUNICATION

 To understand the mission, goals and objective

 Giving constructive feedback


 CONFIDENCE

 When things go wrong, they look for an answer and judge situations based on your
reaction (Confident, calm and set good example)
 INSPIRATION

 You must be inspired


 POSITIVITY

 Always stay positive (Positivity is essential to productivity)


 DELEGATION

 Trusting them for their best possible work is sign of strength in your leadership
 Encourage them to live up for expectations
 COMMITMENT

 Showing your commitment

 Sets the example for others to follow


 HUMOR

 Not a requirement, but sense of humor goes a long way on leadership

 Creates a positive working environment


 CREATIVITY

 Innovativeness

 Inventiveness and ability to create new ideas and programs/project


 INTUITION

 Decisions have to made quickly and catch us by surprise

 Quick decisions must also be a good decisions


1. PRO-ACTIVE VS REACTIVE
The exceptional leader is always thinking 3 steps ahead. Working to master his/her own
environment with the goal of avoiding problems before they rise.
2. FLEXIBLE/ADAPTABLE
How do you handle yourself in unexpected or uncomfortable situation? An effective leader will
adapt to new surroundings and situation- must do his/her best to adapt.
3. RESPECTFUL
Treating others with respect, even if you have the higher position in an organization. “If you
want to earn it, give it”.

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