{"id":320,"date":"2017-07-31T20:36:54","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T20:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-principlesofmanagement\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=320"},"modified":"2024-05-07T17:30:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T17:30:15","slug":"introduction-to-what-makes-an-effective-leader","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-principlesofmanagement\/chapter\/introduction-to-what-makes-an-effective-leader\/","title":{"raw":"Introduction to What Makes an Effective Leader","rendered":"Introduction to What Makes an Effective Leader"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>What you\u2019ll learn to do: identify the traits, dimensions, and styles of effective leaders<\/h2>\r\nLeadership is a desirable quality, so it comes as no surprise that much study has been done in attempts to identify the key elements of an effective leader. Much of that study has focused on the specific character, personality, or behavioral traits that most effective leaders have in common. The evidence is mixed on whether traits or personality can predict leadership potential. In the following section, we will examine some of the commonly identified leadership traits along with some of the leadership styles individuals display.","rendered":"<h2>What you\u2019ll learn to do: identify the traits, dimensions, and styles of effective leaders<\/h2>\n<p>Leadership is a desirable quality, so it comes as no surprise that much study has been done in attempts to identify the key elements of an effective leader. Much of that study has focused on the specific character, personality, or behavioral traits that most effective leaders have in common. The evidence is mixed on whether traits or personality can predict leadership potential. 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