Respond to each of the following questionsnumber each question, answering each one separately.

1. Trait Theories: Explain what sets these theories apart from the others. What assumption guides these theories? (five sentences)
2. Behavioral Theories: Explain what these leadership theories focus on. What assumption guides these theories? What kinds of leadership behaviors do they attempt to reinforce? (Seven sentences)
3. Contingency Theories: Identify the differing contingencies upon which each of the four distinct contingency theories focus. What are the guiding assumptions of each? (three sentences for each of the four Contingency Theories covered in class)
4. Which theory (or combination of theories) do you find most helpful and/or valuable for ministry or your unique leadership context? Why? Explain how a deeper understanding of that theory (or a combination of theories) could equip and empower you to become a more effective leader. (ten sentences)
5. Conclude this post with a question for your peers. What questions have arisen in your mind as you have reviewed these many leadership theories? Write one or two of those questions here.

Review similar answers to Question 5 in the response posts and respond to the questions for discussion.

Key Reference

https://d2l.oru.edu/content/ORUOC/202412/LCHM351_W01/Handouts/PP%204%20Historical%20Leadership%20Theories.pdf