leadership traits and leadership styles

Leadership Traits

Trait is consistency to behave in particular way in a number of related situations.

“Few people are born with the natural talent for leadership and because of this, there are certain traits that leaders actually possessed.”

- Claude S. George Jr.

Leadership Traits

Their desire to Excel A sense of responsibility A capacity of work A feel for good human relations

Leadership Styles

Style is defined to be consistent behavioral manner a person frequently resorts to in approaching a situation.

Style of leadership is right if:

Is consistent with the goals of the group/organization

Is related to the personal stages of human development in the group

Meets the needs of the members

Four Leadership Styles

Command Style

Soliciting Style

Persuading Style

Consulting Style

Command Style

The manager always makes the decision and announces it for subordinates to implement.

Soliciting Style

The managers presents problems and then solicits suggestions and make decision afterwards.

Persuading Style

The manager makes the decision first and persuades subordinates to follow.

Consulting Style

The manager makes tentative decision and changes according to group views.

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