Leadership

Theories
By: Daniel Larson
 Question 1

Which leadership trait theories best explain characteristics that

account for leadership effectiveness in your current or previous
role (or organization)?
 Effective leaders are born, not
made (Great Man Theory)

Physical, mental, and social

Trait Theory characteristics

Leader’s personal traits are key

to leadership success
 Good manager but lacks leadership
traits

Doesn’t have the emotional traits of

a leader
Trait Theory
at My Job
Good conceptual and technical skills

Trait theory does not accurately portray

my supervisor’s ability to be successful.
 Question 2

Evaluate the behavior leadership theories and contingency

leadership theories applicable within your organization.
 Leadership is result of behavior.
Behavioral
Theory Behaviors are more important than
physical, mental, or emotional traits

Contingency
Organizational context affects effectiveness
Theory leader traits and behaviors.
 3 Contingency Dimensions
Fiedler • Leader-member relations: Level of
confidence, trust, and respect,
Contingency members have in the leader
• Task structure: How job assignments
Model are structured.
• Position Power: The degree of influence
a leader has over power variables.
 Question 3

Explain if you could change or improve leadership effectiveness

for your organization, which theory would you choose, and can it
be implemented effectively.
Robert Katz’s Three Leadership Skills

Technical skills- A person’s knowledge and ability to make effective use

of any process or technique

Human skills- Developing positive interpersonal relationships, solving

people’s problems and gaining acceptance of other employees.

Conceptual skills- Ability to analyze complex situation and interpret

available information.
Transformational Leadership Theories
Leader works with teams to:

Identify the change Inspire the change Execute the change

 Idealized Influence- the leader "walks the
talk”

Inspirational Motivation- ability to inspire

4 Components of and motivate

Transformational
Individualized Consideration- concerned
Leadership: for the needs of followers

Intellectual Stimulation- challenges

followers to be innovative
Thank You