1. Current Theories
1.1. Charismatic Leadership Theory
1.1.1. Relationship between leader and followers
1.1.1.1. Leader
1.1.1.1.1. Strong sense of vision
1.1.1.1.2. exceptional communication skills
1.1.1.1.3. Strong conviction
1.1.1.1.4. Trustworthiness
1.1.1.1.5. High self-confidence
1.1.1.1.6. Intelligence
1.1.1.1.7. Energy
1.1.1.1.8. Proactive orientation
1.1.1.2. Followers
1.1.1.2.1. Strong sense of trust and bonding
1.1.1.2.2. Passionate devotion
1.1.1.2.3. Unquestioning loyalty
1.1.1.2.4. Commitment
1.1.1.2.5. Unconditional acceptance
1.2. Transformational Leadership Theory
1.2.1. Moving and changing organizations in a "big way"
1.2.2. Collective buy-in to bold vision through gaining trust, commitment, and respect of followers first
1.2.3. Strong advocates of teamwork, cooperation, and innovation
1.2.4. Shift from a focus on self-interest to a focus on collective interests
1.3. Strategic Leadership
1.3.1. Anticipate, envision, and maintain flexibility
1.3.2. Think strategically
1.3.3. Work with others to initiate change that will create a viable future for an organization
1.4. Crisis Leadership
1.4.1. Being prepared with a plan to follow when a crisis occurs
1.4.2. Role of corporate leaders in crisis prevention and preparedness
2. Traits
2.1. Surgency
2.1.1. Dominance
2.1.2. Extraversion
2.1.3. High energy with determination
2.2. Agreeableness
2.2.1. Sociability/Sensitivity
2.2.2. Emotional intelligence
2.3. Adjustment
2.3.1. Emotional stability/Self-control and narcissism
2.3.2. Self-confidence
2.4. Conscientiousness
2.4.1. Dependability
2.4.2. Integrity
2.5. Openness
2.5.1. Flexibility
2.5.2. Intelligence
2.5.3. Locus of control
3. Skills
3.1. Technical
3.1.1. Ability to use methods and techniques to perform a task
3.2. Interpersonal
3.2.1. Ability to understand, communicate, and work well with individuals and groups through developing effective relationships
3.3. Decision-making
3.3.1. Ability to conceptualize situations and select alternatives to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities
4. Historical Theories
4.1. Universal Theories
4.1.1. Trait Theory
4.1.1.1. Leaders are born, not made
4.1.1.2. Distinctive characteristics accounting for leadership effectiveness
4.1.2. Behavioral Leadership Theory
4.1.2.1. What leaders actually did on the job
4.1.2.2. Distinctive styles used by effective leaders
4.2. Contingency Theory
4.2.1. Leadership style depends on the situation
4.2.2. Appropriate leadership style based on the leader, followers, and situation
4.3. Integrative Leadership Theory
4.3.1. Combines the trait, behavioral, and contingency theories to explain successful, influencing leader-follower relationships