Ldr 531 Week 3 Learning Team Reflections

Week Two Learning Team A ReflectionLDR/531August 12, 2013Suzanne RemediesWeek 2 Learning Team A ReflectionThe subject that will be addressed in this assignment is Theories of Leadership. This topic consists of different areas, such as characteristics of established leadership styles and different leadership theories. According to Robbins and Judge (2013), leadership is defined as “the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.” (p. 368). In order for a person to be perceived as a leader, he or she must possess a certain personality and certain traits, such as charisma, enthusiasm, courage, and motivation. Traits can predict leadership, and they can predict the emergence of leaders and the appearance of leadership. (Robbins & Judge, 2013, p. 370). Individuals can be classified as either an effective leader or an ineffective leader. This determination can be assessed by the level of support of followers, attainment of goals, and the influence that a leader has over them. Many researchers have addressed the degree of leader influence on followers through various leadership theories. Situational leadership theory, path-goal theory, leadership-participation model, leader-member exchange theory, charismatic leadership and