Based on your own references and/or the readings provided (primarily, but not necessarily exclusively, the first PMBOK Guide reading), discuss the following:

What knowledge, skills, experience and personality make for an ideal project manager? How should a project manager balance management and leadership, how does emotional intelligence facilitate this balance, and what leadership style(s) do you believe works best in project management (and why)? Or if you believe that the best leadership style depends on the project and other factors, then expound on your views. How important is it for a project manager to grow her/his sphere of influence, and how can she/he go about doing that?