The Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership theory is based on the amount of direction (task behavior) a leader must provide given the situation and the “level of maturity” of whom?

Why is leadership development essential in our current society? How do communities benefit from leaders who know themselves well and are able to impact positive change? Why is it important for leaders to be flexible and able to respond appropriately to situations? Why do leaders need the foresight and imagination to envision possibilities?

These questions focus on behavioral and trait theories and the contingency theories that leaders utilize in a particular situation. What is the difference between trait theories and behavioral theories of leadership? Are leadership style's fixed and unchangeable, or can leaders be flexible and adaptable with respect to style? Why?

Make an extract of the topics discussed in the writing. Indicate which was the contingency or situational leadership example presented in the leader-follower example. Would you make the same decision? Discuss the following: Is it necessary to have a title to be a leader? Explain your answer.

Using examples describe key characteristics of democratic and autocratic leadership styles. Why would workers under a democratic style leader normally perform better in the leader’s absence than would workers under an autocratic style leader. Please explain using follower readiness principles?

Can charisma be regarded as a leadership trait and what are the benefits and disadvantages of it to charismatic leaders?

Why is it important to analyze leadership styles from the point of view of contingency (or situation)? How should the necessary leadership style be selected for a given moment?

Carter has decided to start using the situational leadership approach he learned about last month. He likes the idea of a leader adapting his or her leadership style depending upon the and of the follower in a specific situation. The former refers to the follower's skills and technical knowledge relative to the task being performed. The latter refers to the follower's self-confidence and self-respect. leadership maturity; mental maturity O technical maturity; self maturity O job maturity; psychological maturity O job usefulness; emotional intelligence

Discuss how charismatic and transformational leadership relate to the following four fellowship types: Identification with the leader and the vision Heightened emotional levels Willing subordination to the leader Feelings of empowerment

As a leader, what would one want most from followers? As a follower, what would one want most from your leader? How do these differ? Why?