Chapter 2 – The leadership equation

Early studies of leadership were based on two different theories: trait theory and behavior theory. in 1930’s assistants were trained in three styles autocratic, democratic and Laissez-faire. Leadership results when the ideas and deeds of the leader match the needs and expectations of the follower in a particular situation. Charisma: Extraordinary ability to inspire others and bring forth loyalty. Charismatic leaders exhibit a combination of personal characteristics and types of behavior. Use of optimism, charm, intelligence, and other personal qualities to raise aspirations and transform individuals and organizations into new levels of high performance



Within the square is a diamond-shaped figure, which is drawn using dotted lines. The diamond is positioned in such a way that each point of the diamond is almost touching the center of each side of the square. Outside the square, on each side, each point of the diamond is labeled. In a clockwise direction, the first label is bright, the second is lazy, the third is dull, and the fourth is energetic.

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