Provide one leadership characteristic for each of the three theories: behavioral, contingency, and contemporary. How might you incorporate these characteristics into your own personal leadership style?
How is a leader different than a manager? What are the traits of an effective leader? What are the traits of an effective manager? Be sure to identify specific, real-world examples.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that addresses the following:
• Based on your reading, who do you see as having a successful leadership style, and why do you consider him or her a successful leader? Provide an example of a historical figure or someone you know. A minimum of three references should be used.
• Review the results of your Leadership and Team Self-Management Assessment. How does your leadership style compare to the successful leader you identified? What traits does the successful leader have that you think you need to develop? What strengths do you have from which your example leader could benefit?