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    Characteristics of Leadership Characteristics: Learned, Innate or Both?

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    In eight pages this tutorial paper discusses qualities of leadership in a consideration whether characteristics are innate, learned, or may be a combination of the two. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography.

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    be innate...] Theories of leadership whether historical or modern day all seem to include certain elements some of which appear to be learned and can be taught and others which  can only be described as innate traits. Characteristics needed for good leadership include the ability to motivate people within an organization, the ability to communicate the mission of the organization  and the ability to promote positive team work in order to increase production among other elements. Regardless of the fact that these elements can be taught within programs and are  sought in individuals within organization, traditionally exceptional leaders also possess a vision for the future and ways in which to apply that vision successfully and a great deal of charisma.  The elements of vision and charisma may be more difficult to learn and may be described as innate. Leadership courses will continue to be taught and guidelines for successful leadership  will continue to be published which will contain essentially elements necessary in todays leaders and leaders who have learned and apply these guidelines will no doubt be successful. However, based  on historical leadership studies, those leaders who excel beyond the others will not doubt possess learned skills but also have the advantage of the innate elements of charisma and vision  as well. Leadership Theories [A brief history of leadership theories which have emerged since WWII should be discussed allowing the reader the knowledge of the different theories available...] Since  the end of the second World War, many theories of leadership have evolved. The war gave people insight into successful leaders and non-successful ones. While the definition of a leader  states that a leader is one who leads or goes first, most theories of leadership traits include the additional idea that leaders do not necessarily have to go first to 

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