Leadership Theories Comparison – 1
Leadership Theories Comparison
Seth Nicholson
Marylhurst University
Leadership Theories Comparison – 2
Model
Basic Tenents
Strengths
(utility)
Challenges
Similarities with
other models
Unique
assumptions/features
Trait
Based upon
intrinsic
dispositional
characteristic
that guided
certain people
towards
leadership
(Antonakis et
al. 2003)
Effective
leaders have
extraordinary
qualities,
cognitive
abilities, and
personality
traits (Kilburg
& Donohue
2011).
Research into
traits being
only
contributive
factor to
leadership
shut down
(Antonakis et
al. 2003)
I didn’t see much
in connection with
other models.
Physiological traits
preferences include
height and strength.
While psychological
traits include integrity,
humility, competence
and decisiveness. All
of these traits are ever
changing and gender
differences affect how
leaders are viewed by
coworkers (Kilburg &
Donohue 2011).
Skill
Based upon
problem solving
and thought that
skills can
improve with
experience and
developed
systematically
Strong skill in
problem
solving allows
for time to
grow these
abilities
allowing for
anecdotal
No external
focus as skills
are based
upon only the
organizational
need
(Kilburg &
Donohue
I didn’t see much
in connection with
other models.
Problem solving and
leadership
competencies are
capable of being built
systematically