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Transformational Leadership Theory

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Transactional leaders focus on gaining compliance by giving and withholding rewards and benefits. Regardless, transformational leadership theory is a valuable and widely used approach to studying and teaching leadership. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory.

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Style Theory

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Style theory differs drastically from trait or skill theories. Instead of focusing on who leaders are, style theories considers what leaders do. At the core of all style theories is the idea that leaders engage in two distinct types of behavior: task behaviors and relationship behaviors. Intro to Leadership Theory.