Innovative Leadership Theory 2022

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INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP 2
Table of Contents
1. Definition of trait theory........................................................................................................2
1.1 Example............................................................................................................................2
2. Definition of behavioural leadership......................................................................................3
2.1 Example............................................................................................................................3
3. Definition of contingency model of leadership......................................................................3
3.1 Example............................................................................................................................4
4. Skills-based theory of leadership...........................................................................................5
4.1 Example............................................................................................................................5
5. Situational leadership.............................................................................................................6
5.1 Example............................................................................................................................6
References..................................................................................................................................7

INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP 3
1. Definition of trait theory
Trait theory of leadership mainly focuses on specific characteristics of several
successful as well as an unsuccessful leader. This theory concentrates over the effectiveness
of a leader or their ability to perform to manage an organization (Fleeson & Jayawickreme,
2015). Specific lists which have been made based on traits are being compared with an
influential leader to measure the probability of success as well as failure. The approach of
trait which is being taken by scholars is utilized to identify demographic as well as
psychological personality. It provides constructive details based on leadership, and is feasible
for every leader to apply in any company. With the assistance of this theory, it is helpful for
the leaders of a company to analyse their position. This would further help the leaders to
improve their performance which would be beneficial for their position.
The vital characteristics of trait theory are the strong capability of taking any
responsibilities along with having a good stamina. Moreover, this theory suggest that a leader
should have the confidence with the decisions they make. In order to become an efficient
leader, it is essential to balance between taking any decisions and providing care for the team.
In addition, the leader must possess the quality to influence and persuade other employees.
Furthermore, the job of leadership is quite stressful, and hence to deal with that, the leader
needs to have emotional stability. A leader needs to be matured enough to handle any kind of
situations set before them. A charismatic leader is capable enough in motivating the
employees, because it will not only increase the productivity of work but also is going to help
to reach the organizational goals and objectives (Fleeson & Jayawickreme, 2015).
1.1 Example
Steve Jobs had an amazing quality of a leader, who set the best example of Trait
theory. He was recognized as an investor as well as an entrepreneur and CEO of Apple Inc.
He was a confident person with strong ambitions, and he has become a role model for many
aspirants. He was broad-minded, curious, imaginative, and always eager to undertake new
experience that has made him an efficient leader.