Make a list of the qualities that you believe are important for effective leadership. Compare your list  with the communicative behaviors listed in table 2.1. Do effective leaders seem to adopt one leadership communication style more than others? 

Table 2.1 Styles of Leadership Communication Democratic Involves followers in setting goals Engages in two-way, open communication Facilitates discussion with followers Solicits input regarding determi- nation of policy and procedures Focuses interaction Provides suggestions and alter- natives for the completion of tasks Provides frequent positive feedback Rewards good work and uses punishment only as a last resort Exhibits effective listening skills Mediates conflict for group gain Authoritarian Sets goals individually Engages primarily in one-way, downward communication Controls discussion with followers Sets policy and procedures unilaterally Dominates interaction Personally directs the comple- tion of tasks Provides infrequent positive feedback Rewards obedience and pun- ishes mistakes Exhibits poor listening skills Uses conflict for personal gain Laissez-Faire Allows followers free rein to set their own goals Engages in noncommittal, superficial communication Avoids discussion with followers Allows followers to set policy and procedures Avoids interaction. Provides suggestions and alter- natives for the completion of tasks only when asked to do so by followers Provides infrequent feedback of any kind Avoids offering rewards or punishments May exhibit either poor or effec- tive listening skills Avoids conflict