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Skills Theory

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Similar to trait theory, skills theories are leader-centric, focused on what characteristics about leaders make them effective. The two primary theories to develop from a skills approach were Katz’sthree-skill approach and Mumford’s skills model of leadership. In this way, leadership is available to anyone.

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Why Theory?

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That’s why books by celebrity CEOs and leadership gurus are among the best sellers of any list. However, when this is all we consume about leadership, we succumb to survivorship bias. This is where theory comes in. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theories. Trait Theory.