Why do some people become leaders while others do not (i.e., leadership emergence). Think about leadership characteristics (for example, women are less likely to emerge into leadership roles), as well as situational and follower characteristics that may affect leadership emergence. Likewise, answer the question of why some leaders are effective while others are not (i.e., leadership effectiveness). Think about leadership characteristics, as well as situational and follower characteristics that may affect leadership effectiveness. Assume that leadership is distinct from the formal authority of a management role when formulating your response.