Explore the psychological traits and characteristics associated with effective leadership

Explore the psychological traits and characteristics associated with effective leadership across different contexts and domains. Discuss trait theories of leadership, such as the Great Man theory and the Big Five personality model, in understanding the stable individual differences that predict leadership emergence and effectiveness. Analyze research findings on the relationship between leadership traits, such as intelligence, extraversion, and emotional intelligence, and leadership outcomes, such as group performance, employee satisfaction, and organizational success, as well as the limitations and criticisms of trait-based approaches to leadership.