The team halo effect refers to the idea that team failures are usually blamed on the team as a whole. individual team members. team leader. upper management. A conclusion reached about the personality traits of leaders is that the leadership situation influences the impact of traits. traits readily overcome the relevance of the situation. traits can only be used in limited situations. the leadership situation shapes the leader's traits. Aservant leader emphasizes attaining recognition and power for himself or herself. helping constituents achieve their goals. attaining experience in several different leadership assignments. serving his or her boss