1)+Introduction+to+Leadership

__**Leadership**__
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Good leaders are **made** not born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. Good leaders develop through a never ending process of self-study, education, training, and experience (Jago, 1982). Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills.

Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. Leaders help groups to set goals, and the commitment to pursue them.

**__Quotes to Discuss__**
"He can inspire a group only if he himself is filled with confidence and hope of success" Floyd V. Filson

"The boss drives people; the leader coaches them. the boss depends on authority; the leader on good will. The boss inspires fear' the leader inspires enthusiasm. The boss says "I"; the leader says "We". The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown. The boss says, "GO"; the leader says "Let's go!"- H.Gordon Selfridge

"Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there; they cause change. They motivate and inspire others to go in the right direction and they, along with everyone else sacrifice to get there. - John Kotter

__**Questions**__
1) What qualities do you feel a good leader will possess? 2) Look for two quotes which you feel strongly represents leadership. 3) Identify a great Canadian Leader and explain what makes them such a great leader.