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Organizations need strong leadership for optimum effectiveness. Leadership, as we know, is a trait which is both inbuilt and can be acquired also.

Organizational leadership deals with both human psychology as well as expert tactics.

Organizational leadership emphasizes on developing leadership skills and abilities that are relevant across the organizations. It means the potential of the individuals to face the hard times in the industry and still grow during those times.

It clearly identifies and distinguishes the leaders from the managers. The leader should have potential to control the group of individuals.

An ideal organizational leader should not dominate over others. He/She should guide the individuals under him, give them a sense of direction to achieve organizational goals successfully and should act responsibly. He/She should be optimistic for sure. He/She should be empathetic and should understand the need of the group members.

An organizational leader should not only lead others individually but also manage the actions of the group.

Individuals who are highly ambitious, have high energy level, an urge to lead, self-confidence, intelligence, have thorough knowledge of job, are honest and flexible are more likely to succeed as organizational leaders.

Individuals who learn the organizational leadership develop abilities and skills of teamwork, effective communication, conflict resolution, and group problem solving techniques.

Organizational leaders clearly communicate organizational mission, vision and policies; build employees morale, ensure efficient business operations; help employees grow professionally and contribute positively towards organizations mission.

Tips for Effective Organizational Leadership

  1. A leader must lead himself, only then He/She can lead others. A leader must be committed on personal and professional front, and must be responsible. He/She must be a role model for others and set an example for them.

  2. A leader must boost up the morale of the employees. He/She should motivate them well so that they are committed to the organization. He/She should be well acquainted with them, have concern for them and encourage them to take initiatives. This will result in more efficient and effective employees and ensure organizational success.

  3. A leader must work as a team. He/She should always support his team and respect them. He/She should not hurt any employee.

    A true leader should not be too bossy and should not consider him as the supreme authority. Leaders should realize that they are part of the organization as a whole.

Organizational leadership involves all the processes and possible results that lead to development and achievement of organizational goals. It includes employees’ involvement, genuineness, effective listening and strategic communication.

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