Leadership
Leadership
is the act of influencing individuals and groups towards a set
goal. Leader can be both appointed by a group or emerge from the
group naturally. In sport, the typical leader is the coach. Effective
coaches demonstrate effective behaviours such as focusing on the
positive and providing clear feedback and technical training.
Leaders
can be task oriented and relationship oriented - relationship
oriented leaders focus on developing and maintaining good relationships,
and a task oriented leader focuses on setting goals and getting
the job done. It is important that the leader match the correct
style that they are using with the correct situations in order
for them to be successful. The consequences of good leadership
are satisfaction, cohesion and performance. Some specific qualities
of good leaders include:
* Integrity
* Flexibility
* Loyalty
* Confidence
* Accountability
* Candour
* Preparedness
* Resourcefulness
* Self discipline
* Patience
Related Links
Sports Psychology
Strategies
& Success
Motivation
Arousal, Stress
& Anxiety
Reinforcement
Intrinsic
Motivation
Team Dynamics
Communication
Enhancing
Performance - PST
Aspects of PST
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