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Lesson 2: Personal Leadership traits, trait theories<\/h2>\n

The Trait theory<\/h3>\n

The main idea of the Trait Theory is that certain inherent personal qualities or traits make individuals better suited to leadership roles.<\/h5>\n
Trait theorists suggest that these traits are relatively stable and enduring over time, and that individuals possess them to varying degrees. These traits include characteristics such as intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, and sociability, among others.<\/h5>\n
The Trait Theory proposes that individuals with high levels of these traits are more likely to become successful leaders than those without them.<\/h5>\n
However, it is important to note that the Trait Theory does not claim that these traits are the only determining factor in leadership success, and that other factors such as situational factors and learned skills also play a significant role.<\/h5>\n

Trait Theory of Leadership Factors<\/h3>\n

Research has suggested that there are certain personal traits and characteristics that are commonly associated with successful leaders:<\/h5>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Physical and constitutional factors:\u200b
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Among them height, weight, physique, health, and appearance. Scientists think they have a certain appearance impact on a person’s success, and activity, in general.
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Intelligence
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This is the most important trait, as leaders generally have a higher level of intelligence than the average of their followers.<\/h5>\n
It is described as an ability to think scientifically, analyse accurately, and interpret problems.<\/h5>\n
It’s a natural quality related to the human brain and its activity. But psychologists think it can be improved with the help of proper training programs.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Self-confidence:
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As great leaders are self-assured, their followers act in the same way. At least, they are sure of what they are doing or believing.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Decisiveness:\u200b
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n
Great leaders know that they are the ones expected to make the tough decisions, and they are confident in making those choices.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Emotional Stability:\u200b
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Successful leaders are consistent in their actions; know how to control their emotions, especially anger. Avoiding overreactions is what every leader needs.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Adaptability and flexibility:
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You cannot find a leader that does not think outside of the box.<\/h5>\n
Such an ability helps them adapt quickly to changing situations.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Courage and Responsibility:
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n
Good leaders never hide from challenges. In addition, they take on responsibility (and take ownership of their mistakes).<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Art of Communication:
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Great leaders know various techniques of interacting with both other leaders and team members.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Role model
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Leaders are skilled. Therefore, team members always know whom they will look to when unaware of how things should be done. In this sense, leaders should have some technical skills in planning, delegation, analysis, making decisions, controlling, etc<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Vision and Foresight:
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Successful leaders can foresee the future, visualise trends and act according to them.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Empathy:
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Leaders ought to be able to observe things or situations from the point of view of others. This ability helps leaders predict and understand the behavior of people.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Motivation:
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n
Leaders should be great motivators. They know how to inspire team members to do their best.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
Among them height, weight, physique, health, and appearance. Scientists think they have a certain appearance impact on a person’s success, and activity, in general.
\u200b<\/h5>\n
This is the most important trait, as leaders generally have a higher level of intelligence than the average of their followers.<\/h5>\n
It is described as an ability to think scientifically, analyse accurately, and interpret problems.<\/h5>\n
It’s a natural quality related to the human brain and its activity. But psychologists think it can be improved with the help of proper training programs.<\/h5>\n
As great leaders are self-assured, their followers act in the same way. At least, they are sure of what they are doing or believing.<\/h5>\n
Great leaders know that they are the ones expected to make the tough decisions, and they are confident in making those choices.<\/h5>\n
Successful leaders are consistent in their actions; know how to control their emotions, especially anger. Avoiding overreactions is what every leader needs.<\/h5>\n
You cannot find a leader that does not think outside of the box.<\/h5>\n
Such an ability helps them adapt quickly to changing situations.<\/h5>\n
Good leaders never hide from challenges. In addition, they take on responsibility (and take ownership of their mistakes).<\/h5>\n
Great leaders know various techniques of interacting with both other leaders and team members.<\/h5>\n
Leaders are skilled. Therefore, team members always know whom they will look to when unaware of how things should be done. In this sense, leaders should have some technical skills in planning, delegation, analysis, making decisions, controlling, etc<\/h5>\n
Successful leaders can foresee the future, visualise trends and act according to them.<\/h5>\n
Leaders ought to be able to observe things or situations from the point of view of others. This ability helps leaders predict and understand the behavior of people.<\/h5>\n
Leaders should be great motivators. They know how to inspire team members to do their best.<\/h5>\n
Many different lists of leadership traits have emerged over the years. In the earlier years, six to eight traits were seen as the common leadership traits, only to be reduced to three or four traits in the 1980s. Later studies, in 2004, resulted in a long list of fourteen different leadership traits. 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