Leadership Theory: Classic Leadership Theory: Common Traits of Leaders. Booher and Watson refer to classic leadership theory because it describes an approach to understanding leadership that by and large is out of style. Nonetheless it is clear that one can learn a great deal by studying the important personal ingredients in the leadership equation. Studying the traits of great leaders became unpopular because it was and is associated with the “great man” theory of leadership. …showed first 75 words of 2367 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2367 total…Personal Excitement: Enthusiasm is contagious. Expressing Personal Confidence: Confidence inspires. Seeking, Finding, and Using Success: Celebrate and leverage success Enabling. Expressing Personal Support: back people up. Empathizing: Understand other’s feelings. Expressing Confidence in People: believe in them and they will believe. Leadership Competencies:  Action oriented.  Building team spirit.  Command skills.  Ethics and integrity.  Interpersonal savvy.  Managing vision and purpose.  Motivating and inspiring others.  Problem solving and decision quality.  Results orientation.  Strategic agility. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**