How the leaders can be a part to success of any organization

The one thing that keeps a business from falling into chaos and disorder is its leadership. Whether leaders take on the form of the owner, a CEO, a manager, a supervisor, or the head of a team, they are a valuable asset for a business' continued success in society. They are like the captain of a ship who keeps the crew working and guides the vessel safely through dangerous waters. In this sense, it's rather easy to see that leadership would have an integral part in organizational behavior as one of the primary controlling forces in a business.

Leadership has changed throughout history and not all leaders lead in the same way. The circumstances of a situation dictates what kind of leader is needed and how successful they will be as the head of the group. This article will look into what being a leader in a business truly means and what qualities are necessary for someone to efficiently lead others. Information on how to improve your leadership skills will also be available later in the article.

The Value of Leadership

As stated, leadership is what keeps a business and its employees in motion. It is the leaders that set the tone, keep things functioning, as they are the ones that establish the defining characteristics of a business or organization and tie together all of its components.1 Their actions as a leader set the tone of the business and determine what path it will take in society. The major decisions-the kind that are big, life-changing moves that alter the fate of the group and its members-are reserved for those in positions of leadership. Their actions can shape the entire dynamics of the business, affecting morale, motivation, actions, and the behavior among their employees.2 It can be a lot of responsibility, and leadership roles are not something to be handled or given lightly.

In organizational behavior, leadership is an adaptable force that is constantly in motion. When the behavior and culture of an organization changes or shifts, the leadership changes along with it. Often this is because the leadership was the catalyst of those changes and not adapting to the new sets the group up for failure. Many people have witness or experienced an instance of leadership that refused to change and adapt with the times or the business and brought the whole thing down with their stubbornness. It can be a life-or-death situation in some cases; healthy defined leadership equals a healthy organization.

 Leadership Styles

From classical leadership to more contemporary styles, the history of leadership is vast and ever changing. The professional and public worlds are in a constant state of flux and leaders that are not willing or able to navigate through changes and new ideas are not going to last long. Not all leaders lead the same, in part to their own personalities and perspectives; they are as unique as each of their employees and they carry their own strengths and weaknesses like anybody else. Leadership styles, likewise, are varied and unique in their own traits. It is only the very basic qualities of leadership that are universal, and different circumstances require different kinds of leaders.

In order for an organization to determine what style of leadership they need, they have to understand what is involved with each type. Choosing a particular style often works best by determining what traits are missing or necessary for the group to function, and applying the style that best fits.

             (Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others)