The Eye of a Leader

Principles of effective discipline in leadership   Administering punishment or disciplinary action should not be a joy for the leader but rather a moment of sadness, as failure by subordinates is not the aim of any effective leader. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary discipline is defined as the training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character. It is training a person in mind and character to enable him to become a self-controlled, constructive member of an organisation or of society. Mark Twain says: "There is nothing training cannot do. Nothing is above its reach. It can turn bad morals to good; it can destroy bad principles and recreate good ones; it can lift men to angelship." The following are the general principles for effective discipline: Diagnose before you prescribe: Before you punish someone, get your facts straight and think the matter through; Stick to facts and describe the facts specifically and concretely. Avoid gener...

Distinctive personalities in leadership Personality has been defined as the characteristic way in which an individual thinks, feels, and behaves; it accounts for the ingrained behaviours patterns of the individual and is the basis for predicting how an individual will act in particular circumstances. This embraces a person's moods, attitudes, and opinions and is most clearly expressed in interactions with others. A person can benefit by studying the personality traits considered important to a leader. By careful self-analysis and application, he can improve in those traits in which he is deficient and further strengthen those in which he is strong. "Leadership isn't just about having a powerful position. Anytime you use your influence to affect the thoughts and actions of others, you are engaging in leadership. So you can be a leader as a parent, spouse, friend, or citizen." ~ Ken Blanchard. It will be necessary to study certain human personalities which seem to be...