Core Leadership Theories

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Is it a case of having an innate ability to lead successfully? Or is it that he has honed a set of characteristics to suit his environment?

And if he moved to a different environment, would this same set of characteristics make him a success there too?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to being a great leader, but it may be possible to develop the characteristics you will need to be a successful leader in your own particular situation.

This video explores the four core groups of theories about the foundations of good leadership.

Watch our video to understand more about them, so you can adapt them for your own circumstances.