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Intro to Leadership Theory

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Airport bookstores are crowded with books on leadership, and each one seems to promote a “leadership lack.” These books continue by laying out the authors’ simple framework for developing the perfect leader. Leaders lack an understanding of leadership theory. Intro to Leadership Theory. A Word on Theories.

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14 Leadership Studies – Quick Overview of Leadership

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The fundamental lesson of this theory is that there is no one “best” style of leadership, and to truly be effective, leaders have to change and adapt their methods depending on the situation and the person or group they’re working with. CONTINGENCY THEORY OF LEADERSHIP. SUBSTITUTES FOR LEADERSHIP THEORY.

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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. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theories. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory. Contingency Theory. Situational Leadership Theory. Path-Goal Theory.