The purpose of this assignment is to identify the traits frequently associated with leadership effectiveness and explore the advantages and disadvantages associated with trait approaches to leadership.

For this assignment:

· Provide an overview of the leader’s role that includes the following:

· Name and title of the leader

· His or her specific role/position

· The name and industry of the organization

· Describe qualities that are important to the leader’s success.

· Provide examples of how some leaders with similar traits are successful in very different fields, as well as how equally successful leaders may not share all the same traits.

· Analyze how differences in the various situations faced by different leaders may impact leadership effectiveness.