Chapter 2. Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships.

1. Explain in detail the Trait Appproach
2. Explain in detail Optimism & self confidence, Honesty & Integrity, Humility, and Good and Bad Traits as Perceived by Followers
3. Outline in detail some important traits and characteristics that are associated with effective leaders. Identify your own traits (as an architect) that you can transform into strengths and bring to a leadership role.
4. Explain in detail how knowing your Strenghts play as an important role of leaders in organizations, including operations roles, collaborative roles, and advisory roles, and where your strengths might best fit.
5. Explain in detail Behaviorial Approaches.
6. Recognize autocratic versus democratic leadership behavior and the impact of each.
7. Know the distinction between people-oriented and task-oriented leadership behavior and when each should be used.
8. Understand how the theory of individualized leadership has broadened the understanding of relationships between leaders and followers.
9. Describe some key characteristics of entrepreneurial leaders.
10. The chapter suggests that optimism is an important trait for a leader, yet some employees complain that optimistic leaders create significant stress because they don't anticipate problems and expect their subordinates to meet unreasonable goals. Do you agree? Why?
11. Suggest some personal traits of leaders you have known. What traits do you believe are most valuable? Why?