There are countless books and articles on which leadership style is most effective. With the rise of the virtual working environment, organizations and teams today arebecoming increasingly dispersed and diverse. However, the understanding of leadership effectiveness of virtual teams/organizations lacks behind. You are now the experts of the trait, skills, behavioral and situational approaches of leadership! Apply your leadership knowledge and skills to the virtual organizational environment and address the following questions:

• What are special traits and skills (that are different from a "face-to-face" leader) that a virtual leader should possess?
• Which leadership style will be most effective in leading a virtual team?
• Share your personal experience where applicable.

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