Concept | Theoretical Premise | Main Components |
Personality traits | An individual’s traits impact thought, character and behavior which determine leadership outcomes. | A leader may exhibit four traits: neuroticism; extraversion; agreeableness; openness to new experiences. |
Leadership style | A leader’s style that is, participative, deliberative, or “do it yourself” defines leadership behavior. The choice of rhetoric and language can influence leadership goal attainment. | A leader uses style: for political assertion; to manage conflicts; define roles; avoid undesirable situations. |
Political motivation | A leader’s motive influences the quality of leadership. A good motive yields genuine behavior and vice versa. | A leader might be driven by 3 motivational needs: need for achievement; need for affiliation; and need for power. |
Stress tolerance | Effectively handling stress is essential for leadership success. | Types of leaders in stress/crisis management include: leaders who cope or enjoy stressors; leaders who depend on stressors; leaders who are incapacitated by stressors. |