This week will focus on situational leadership. Situational leadership is based on a leader's ability to adapt their style and approach based on what is most needed in that situation. What is most needed is usually determined by the gaps in subordinates' skills and abilities with the task requirements.

Research articles on situational leadership. Use high-level and synthesis thinking in your responses to the following questions:

• Where do situational leadership and authentic leadership conflict, and where are there similarities?
• How would you apply situational leadership to improve the performance of leaders?
• How can the style approach (behavior theory) be combined with situational leadership to develop subordinates?