LESSON 3

YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

AND ORGANIZATION
LOUDIE B. SULIVA, MSIT
NSTP Facilitator
OBJECTIVES
Describe the different State and describe the Differentiate and Identify the factors that
virtues as the 1
qualities and 2
illustrate the kinds of 3
contribute to team
foundation of characteristics of a leadership styles as development and
leadership; good leader; practiced by leaders; effectiveness;

Demonstrate and
Appraise the Understand the value of
explain the Demonstrate the person
effectiveness of the delegation, and its
characteristics of 5 6 involvement in decision- 7
seven team well-being importance to
effective team leaders making;
secrets; leadership; and
and members;

Know the value of self-

leadership in a team
and its components.
Leader and
Leadership
Defined
Leadership is the
art of influencing
people to get the
necessary support
and cooperation in
community affairs
and to maintain
solidarity among
people.
Leader and Leadership
Defined

A leader is one who

helps/facilitates communities
of people, takes risk, and
envision a better future for
his/her group, encourages
commitment, and helps people
move ahead along a path to
accomplish a goal.
Peter Drucker

As pointed out, a leader

has followers. Even poor
leaders have followers,
but usually not for long.
That is because the goal
of leadership is to get
results.
Virtues as the Foundation of Leadership
(Covey, 1991)

Virtue is defined as conformity to a standard of

right and morality. It is a beneficial quality or
power of a thing, and thus, a commendable trait
or habit.
 Prudence. the habit which enables man
to direct his actions to human life’s goals,
The following knowing the right thing to do and applying
it.
virtues are
considered Justice . The habit of giving each one
the his/her due with constant and perpetual
will; gives stability that a person need to
foundation of work without fear and anxiety in search of
leadership happiness.

Fortitude. The habit of overcoming the

difficulties and pressures of life in pursuit
of goodness.
 Temperance. The habit of bringing desires
and natural inclinations of man under the
The following control of reason
virtues are Industry. The habit of working hard and
considered working under pressure
the Loyalty. The habit of remaining true to you
foundation of friends and to your principles (goals) in times
of difficulty
leadership
Responsibility. The habit of being
accountable foe one’s actions, duties, and
obligations; readiness to answer for the
consequences of one’s actions.
 Cheerfulness. The habit of being optimistic;
always seeing the bright side of things.
The following
virtues are Generosity. The habit of sharing the good
considered that one has with other people; thinking first
of the people around him/her and looking for
the ways he/she can help and serve them.
foundation of
leadership Magnanimity. The habit of having great
ideals and ambitions of doing good; being
concerned with doing great deeds of service
to others by devoting one’s life to help one’s
country and people
Traits of Leadership
1. True leadership is the art of changing a
group from what it is into what it ought
to be.
2. Leadership is the ability to recognize a
problem before it becomes an
emergency.
3. Leadership and learning are
indispensable to each other.
4. Leadership is learning to give without
expecting anything in return. If you ever
give something to get something back,
you are not giving in the true sense of
the word, you are trading!
5. On the other side of the coin of
leadership is loneliness, for he/she who
is a leader must always act alone, and
acting alone means accepting
everything alone.
Traits of Leadership
6. Leadership is the ability to
handle uncertainty.
7. What is “it”? This is the aspect of
leadership that is concerned with
outward appearance. It means
looking, dressing, and talking like
a leader.
8. Leadership has nothing to do
with ordering people around or
directing their every move.
9. The climax of leadership is to
know when to do what.
Qualities of a Good Leader

1. A good leader enables people to

feel and become empowered.
2. A good leader inspires the values of
caring. In such a caring community,
each person is valued.
3. A good leader ensures that learning
and competency matter.
4. A good leader, particularly of he/she
is in administration, creates an
atmosphere where work is
stimulating, challenging , and fun.
5. A good leader helps people feel a
sense of unity.
Qualities of a Good Leader

6. A good leader helps members

develop a sense of security
and trust not only in the leader
but also in one another.
7. A good leader displays
reliability and integrity.
8. A good leader is honest and
trustworthy and has integrity.
9. A good leader thinks of ways to
help members develop a set of
intentions, outcomes, goals,
and directions.
Characteristics of a
Leader (Wadsworth,
1997)
1. Have the will to lead rather than manage;
2. Maintain high morale among their people;
3. Inspire commitment and teamwork;
4. Display, at times, energy, passion, and enthusiasm;
5. Are focused and able to focus those they lead;
6. Take prudent risks;
7. Are honest with themselves;
8. Cary on despite setbacks;
9. Know their field and job in depth;
10. Work to instill values in their people;
Characteristics of a
Leader (Wadsworth,
1997)
11. Orient themselves towards the customers;
12. Take a long-term perspective;
13. Invite inputs;
14. Tolerate mistakes;
15. Set standards and objectives;
16. Remain calm under fire;
17. Ensure that people have resources to do their
job;
18. Believe in themselves and their people;
19. Initiate change rather than react to it;
20. Take responsibility;
Characteristics of a
Leader (Wadsworth,
1997)
21. Are not afraid to work side by side with
good, ambitious people;
22. Envision a better future;
23. Do not blame others;
24. Have a “the buck stops here” attitude;
25. Want to win;
26. Are curious and flexible;
27. Test assumptions constantly;
28. Do not overcontrol;
Characteristics of a
Leader (Wadsworth, 1997)
29. Give subordinates leeway to act;
30. Tolerate, if not invite, dissent;
31. Believe they can affect the world
for the better;
32. See opportunity in challenges;
33. Make instinctive decisions
based on experience; and
34. Take time to teach people their
point of view.
LEADERSHIP STYLES

Authoritarian leadership (Survival)

Consultative Leadership (Security)

Enabling leadership (Participation)

Authoritarian leadership (Survival)
A leader makes a decision and announces it.

A leader presents a decision but “sells it to the

members.”

A leader presents a decision and invites questions

for clarification.
Consultative Leadership (Security)

01 02 03
A leader presents A leader presents A leader calls on
a tentative a situation, gets members to make
decision subject input, and makes a decision, but
to change. a decision. holds the veto
power.
Enabling leadership (Participation)

A leader defines limits, and calls on

members to make a decision.

A leader calls on members to identify limits,

explore possibilities, and make a decision.
Developing Potential Leaders
Developing potential leaders is a demanding work. It takes more
attention and commitment than either nurturing or equipping.

The following table shows the differences in emphases when it

comes to nurturing, equipping, and developing potential leaders
(Maxwell, 1995).
Table 2. Nurturing, Equipping, and Developing Potential
Leaders
NURTURING EQUIPPING DEVELOPING
All Many Few
Littile or no growth Short-term growth Long-term growth
A desire A science An art
Care Training for work Training on personal growth
Relational Transactional Transformational leadership
Service Management Multiples leadership
Maintains leadership Adds leadership Empowering
Establishing Releasing Mentoring
Helping Teaching
Need-oriented Skill-oriented Character-oriented
What they want What the organization needs What they need
Thrust of the National Plan
Special Task force areas of concern as
follows:
An Education and Training Task Force
1. Education and Training, Capacity Building, and Technical Assistance
2. Advocacy and Information Dissemination Task Force
• Advocacy, awards, and recognition of special events
3. Research and Materials Development Task Force
• Planning, research, and materials development
4. Social Engineering Task Force
• Participating in Social Engineering Program and Projects
Strategies of the National Plan of Action
by Sector
A. Academe
1. Education and Training
• Integration of good citizenship value in academic priorities, progress, curricula,
modules, and grading system
• Conduct seminars and workshops for all members of the academe
• Role-modeling
2. Advocacy and information Disseminations
3. Special Events
4. Planning
5. Research and Materials Development
6. Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
Strategies of the National Plan of Action
by Sector

A. Academe
7. Networking and Collaboration
8. Participation in Social Programs and Projects
9. Expanding the Good Citizenship Movement
Strategies of the National Plan of Action
by Sector

B. Business
1. Education and Training
2. Special Events
3. Research and Materials Development
4. Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
5. Participation in Social Engineering Programs and Projects
Strategies of the National Plan of Action
by Sector

C. Civil Society
1. Advocacy and Information Dissemination
2. Networking and Collaboration
 ON LEADERSHIP: Activity Sheet 3A

1. From the list of virtues as the foundation of leadership, choose at least

five (5) virtues considered as commendable qualities/traits that describe
your habits.
2. From the list of traits of leadership, select the qualities that describe
yourself as a good leader.
3. Which of the characteristic listed describe you as a leader of the
community? Consider only two character traits.
4. Which of the leadership styles do you consider effective? Explain
5. In developing potential leaders, attention and commitment on nurturing
and equipping are given much consideration. Explain why.
6. What are the Education and Training, Capacity Building, and Technical
Assistance?