To understand leadership as a relationship, we have investigated the expectations that constituents have of leaders.1 Over the years, we have asked people to tell us the personal traits, characteristics, and attributes they look for and admire in a person whom they would be willing to follow.

Write response to the following:

• Using one of the topics covered in this week's readings, frame a research question. Then explain why the topic interests you and how you might operationalize a study (who, what, when, and where).