Of the five major leadership traits discussed in the chapter, which would you claim to be the
most important? Which the least important? Support your claim with specific examples from the
chapter.
What will be an ideal response?
The following traits should be referenced and supported through examples that demonstrate
specifics of each: Intelligence: Having strong verbal ability, perceptual ability, and reasoning
appears to make one a better leader. Should not differ much from the follower as this may cause
communication problems. Self-confidence: the ability to be certain about one's competencies
and skills, closely tied to influence. Determination: Determination is the desire to get the job
done and includes characteristics such as initiative, persistence, dominance, and drive.
Integrity: Leaders with integrity inspire confidence in others because they can be trusted to do
what they say they are going to do. Sociability: Leaders who show sociability are friendly,
outgoing, courteous, tactful, and diplomatic.
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