2. Definition of Leadership
Leadership, according to Peter DeLisle, is
the ability to influence others, with or
without authority.
All successful endeavors are the result of
human effort; thus, the ability to influence
others results from
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem solving
• Conflict Management
4. SELF AWARNESS
• Awareness is a state of consciousness.
• It is the ability to recognize yourself, others, events
and situations in real time.
• Covers Emotional, physical and social aspects of
personality.
• It is the ability to assess the impact of actions on
situations and others, and be critically self-
reflective.
• It is a development process that is a function of
experience, communication, self discovery and
feedback.
5. ABILITY
Ability to learn and understand technical issues is the
basis of our career.
Ability to lead is a function of
• Communication
• Resolve conflicts
• Decision making
As a member of a team, we influence others in a
collaborative effort to find better ideas or solve
problems.
6. COMMITMENT
Aware in recognizing, one’s decisions make a
difference, both positively and negatively
Any attempt to solve a problem might have a
decided negative impact on some, while
helping others.
In no-win scenarios, one must still make a hard
decision.
7. What kind of Business Leaders do we
admire?
There have been several leaders
since ages but the ones which
have proved themselves and
inspired the crowd are the masters.
A popular leader is the one who
runs a successful business
following the business ethics. We
look out for many qualities in such
leaders and appreciate and follow
them.
India has a wide range of experts in their respective
business fields who have created a great impact in the
world market making a position for India to maintain the
pride and reputation to compete with the leaders
worldwide. Let us explore the most admired business
leaders in India.
8. RATAN NAVAL TATA
CHAIRMAN, TATA GROUP
In 1991, he took over the chairmanship of
the enormous TATA group leading all the
young and talented managers. Tata
Consultancy Services and Tata Motors
gained Popularity and more business
under his guidance.
In 2007 he merged the Tata group with Corus Group, an Anglo-Dutch
Steel and aluminum producer which created the fifth largest steel
producing entity in the world. The confidence with which he took
over the leadership if the Tata Group from JRD Tata created a history
within itself. Later in 2008, Tata motors bought the leading and
luxury motor producers Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford Motor
Company.
9. Contu…
His dreams had no boundaries and he
overcame his dream to manufacture a car costing just
Rs. 1,00,000 i.e., NANO which could fulfill the
expectations of every common Indian. He is a man of
his own business rules and ethics.
10. AZIM HASHIM PREMJI
Chairman, Wipro Limited
In 1996, he took over the entire family
business when his father, M H Premji
suddenly passed away.
He started with his journey at an age
of 21 creating a successful name and fame
in the IT business. Initially known as Western India Vegetable
product was later renamed Wipro Products Ltd, Wipro Technologies
and Wipro Corporation under his leadership. He his known for his
concept and idea of “Simple Living, High Thinking.” Even though
he is a business tycoon, he flies in economy class, drives a Toyota
Corolla and prefers to stay in company guest houses. In 2009, he
was awarded an honorary doctorate from Wesleyan University in
Middletown, for his outstanding philanthropic work.
11. ANAND MAHINDRA
Vice Chairman & M.D. Mahindea & Mahindra Ltd
He was appointed as the deputy managing
director of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd in
the year 1991. In January 2003, he was
given the additional responsibility of vice
chairman and set up goals for Mahindra.
Kotak Mahindra Finance was converted
into a bank when Mahindra was its co-
promoter.
Anand Mahindra is also the co-founder of the Harvard Business
School Association in India. Tech Mahindra successfully
acquired Satyam Computer in 2009. Later, Mahindra was
renamed as Mahindra Rise.
12. MUKESH DHIRUBHAI AMBANI
Chairman, Reliance Industries
In 2010, Mukesh Ambani was listed as
the richest man in Asia and the fourth richest
man in the world, He joined the Reliance
Group in 1981 and took over the leadership if
the world’s largest grassroots petroleum
refinery at Jamnagar.
Reliance announced a $392 million
stake in an American natural gas interest
located in central and northeast Pennsylvania
in 2010. Later it purchased significant stakes in
the shale gas assets of Atlas Energy Inc and
Pioneer Natural Resources. He was maintained
his prestige all the way through and is among
the well reputed business tycoon in the world.
13. • Radhika Ghai Aggarwal is
an Internet entrepreneur
and India's first woman
to enter the Unicorn Club.
• She is the co-founder of
online marketplace Shop
Clues established in 2011
in silicon valley.
• Currently, she serves as the
Chief Business Officer of
the company.
RADHIKA AGGARWAL
Co-founder, Shopclues
14. • Outlook Business Woman of Worth at Outlook
Business Awards – 2016
• Woman Entrepreneur of the Year at Entrepreneur
India Awards – 2016
• Exemplary Woman Entrepreneur of the Year at
CMO Asia Awards – 2016
• CEO of the Year Award at CEO India Awards –
2016
15. How effective is your Leadership Behavior ?
Respond to the following statements
S.No Statement Scale
1. I have initiative and drive A B C
2. My Interpersonal relations with others are healthy A B C
3. I have regard for others A B C
4. I respect other’s views A B C
5. I match individual goals with the organization’s goal A B C
6. I am earnest in redressal of grievances A B C
7. I am resourceful in accessing people and situations A B C
8. I am democratic in my style of functioning A B C
9. I am respective and open minded A B C
10. A B C
His dreams had no boundaries and he overcame his dream to manufacture a car costing just Rs. 1,00,000 i.e., NANO which could fulfill the expectations of every common Indian. He is a man of his own business rules and ethics.