Research "Collaborative Leadership Compared to Directive Leadership," and write a paper on the topic. Collaborative leadership is a style practiced by leaders who recognize the importance of interpersonal relationships and cross-functional collaborations for organizational success. Directive leadership is a leadership style characterized by setting clear objectives and rules for employees/subordinates/followers ensuring that expectations and directions are clearly defined and understood. In this paper, discuss traits and characteristics of both leadership styles.

Select one or two leaders that exemplify both leadership dimensions. Conclude with a summary of how important these leadership dynamics are to your career and your own leadership development. Refer to the instructions of this paper within this module as well as the syllabus for the specific structure of leadership papers. Your paper should begin with an explanation of the traits with at least three references. Next, you should select an individual that meets each assigned trait, and then give a historical overview of the individuals.