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Trait Theory

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Not surprisingly trait theory has given birth to a host of trait assessments and selection criteria used by organizations to identify those who demonstrate the potential to become leaders. The trait approach is not only supported by our intuitive visualization of what make a leader, it is also supported by a century of research and analysis.

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Why Theory?

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During WWII, Allied bomber losses were high, so high that the British Air Ministry undertook a rigorous analysis in hopes of finding a solution. This idea was so significant, statisticians decided to name it: survivorship bias (the tendency to include only successes in statistical analysis). Intro to Leadership Theory.