Leadership Theories and Styles

Leadership has developed over throusands of years. Here is a brief list of some common leadership theories and styles:

Great Man Theory	Leaders are born, not made

Trait Theory	Leaders have specific traits that make them leaders. Courage, vision, strength, communication skills, etc

Behavioral Theories	Leaders need to behave in certain ways to be effective

Participative Leadership	Leader involves those around them to make desisions.

Situational Leadership	Leader adapts the style using levels of direction and support based on the task and the skill of the person being lead

Contingency Theories	Similar to Situational leadership, ut takes into account other contingencies such as leader capability

Charismatic Leadership	When a leader uses their charm and character to influence others rather than formal or positional authority

Transactional Leadership	Contracting using the carrot and stick method. ie: do the job, or get fired. Do the job and get paid.

Transformational Leadership	Communication of a vision to the heart of the followers. Individual attention, mental stimulation, inpirational and visionary leadership.

Servant Leadership	When the leader's major purpose is to serve others, society and the world around them, rather than others serving them.

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