Saturday, February 8, 2014

Trait Theory of Leadership

The search for universal traits possess by all leaders. An early trait profile found moderate agreement on five traits:
Intelligence
Scholarship
Reliability in exercising responsibilities
Social participation
Socioeconomic status
A Modern Trait Profile: Leaders with Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI): The ability to monitor and control one’s emotions and behavior in complex social settings
Leadership Traits Associated with EI
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Relationship management

Male Versus Female

The Controversy over Male and Female Leadership Traits
Rosener’s research: Female leaders are better at sharing power and information. Later research found no significant differences in the leadership styles of men and women. Women did not fit the female stereotype. Men did not fit the male stereotype.

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