While anyone can lead, not everyone can lead effectively. Research the elements that go into effective leadership. Create a list of characteristics of an effective leader based upon your research findings. Discuss why each element belongs on the list, referring back to the information you gathered from your sources.
Respect is not something that can be effectively commanded, but instead something that must be earned. Explain how leaders can go about earning respect from those under them. Discuss behaviors that can inhibit the development of a respectful relationship. Make reference to research on the topic of respect and leadership to support your assertions.
Some individuals take to leadership like a duck to water, while others resist any attempt at guidance. Gather information on practices that can be used to tame a particularly unwilling follower. Discuss how the leader's attitude and approach can impact his effectiveness in guiding a follower who does not wish to follow. Create a plan that leaders can follow when faced with leading an unwilling individual.
Some individuals struggle to take leadership from those younger than them. Explain the impact that age can have upon the ease of a leaders leading. Discuss techniques that young leaders can do to overcome and leadership limitations created by their age. Explore the reasons behind individuals' refusal to follow those that are their same age or younger.
There are some things that a leader should always do when leading, and other things that leaders should never do. Research practices that can result in break down in effective leader-follower relationship. Create a list of things that individuals looking to lead effectively should avoid doing to ensure that the leadership they have established in not damaged.