Leadership and Management: Trait Theory, Situational, Servant and Transformational Leadership Style

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Trait Theory
1. Identification of three leadership traits from the Trait theory with examples
The trait theory of leadership is based on the concept that different people possess
different traits at the time of their birth. These traits are further associated with the effective
leadership style of these people. The five major traits which are associated with the trait
theory include, honesty, inspiration, competency, forward-looking and intelligence. The three
major leadership traits that I possess include, honesty, intelligence and forward-looking
(Leadership Theories., 2013). For example, when I had faced a dilemma based on managing
the team which was operating under me, I was able to solve the different issues which were
faced by the team. The three traits which I have possessed like, intelligence, honesty and
forward-looking approach have been helpful in solving the issues of my team in an effective
manner. Honesty has helped me in being transparent with the teammates, intelligence has
helped in developing the solutions and forward-looking approach for taking effective
leadership approach (Margida, 2016).
2. Identification of one trait which does not belong to Trait theory
One important trait which is a not a part of the trait theory and I am able to depict the
same is collaborative nature. I have been able to collaborate with my team members in an
effective manner in order to face different situations which occur in the work process. This
collaborative nature has been quite helpful for me to increase the innovative approach
towards any situation which has taken place in my organization (Spector, 2014).
3. Effectiveness of self-leadership based on the analysis
According to the analysis, the traits that I possess which include, honesty, forward-
looking approach and intelligence have been helpful for me to develop effective leadership.

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These qualities will be further helpful for me in the future as well in order to manage the
teams which will operate under me. The traits will thereby be highly useful for me in order to
manage the different issues which can be faced by my team and the organization (Hannah,
Sumanth, Lester & Cavarretta, 2014).
Situational, servant and transformational leadership style
1. Definition of transformational, situational and servant leadership
Transformational leadership is considered to be theory based on leadership according
to which a leader is able to work with the teams in order to identify changes that are needed.
The leaders are able to create a vision in order to guide the changes with the help of effective
levels of inspiration and execution of the changes as well (Wilson, Cosgrove, Baran, &
Barratt, 2017).
Situation leadership based theory or model of situational leadership is a model that
has been suggested by Ken Blanchard and Paul Hershey. This theory was established with the
name of “life cycle theory of leadership”. The main point of situational leadership is based on
the best style which will be effective for the task or the situation.
Servant leadership based theory is a traditional style which is related to the exercise of
power on an individual basis from the top of the pyramid. The servant leaders are able to
share the power and further place the needs of employees at the topmost priority (Parry &
Meindl, 2002).
2. Most effective leadership approach of the three
The most effective of three leadership styles which have been discussed earlier is the
transformational style. This style of leadership is mainly based on the ways by which the
leader is able to share his vision with others within the organization. Transformational leaders