Define leadership (using the essential components of leadership as outlined in your text) and describe what it means to be an effective leader. What are the primary obstacles to effective leadership? Give examples of each.
Outline the similarities and differences between the trait and behavioral approaches to leadership. Looking back on both schools of thought, what conclusions can now be drawn about the effectiveness of each?
What do we know about Emotional Intelligence? Explain the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and leadership.
Explain why many leaders begin to see themselves as being above the rules that apply to the average person and how that contributes to the abuse of power.
How does the business world continue to support excessive salaries and bonuses for business executives when they might not be deserved?