1)Suggest some personal traits that you believe would be useful to a business leader today. are these traits more valuable in some situations than in others? how do you think traits differs from strengths?
3) if a male manager changes his behavior to incorporate elements of interactive leadership more common to female managers, can he still be an “authentic” leader? discuss.
5) what skills and abilities does a manager need to lead effectively in a virtual environment? Do you believe a leader with a consideration style or an initiating-structure style would be more successful as a virtual leader? explain your answer.
8) why do you think a little attention is given to followership compared to leadership in organizations? Discuss how the role of an effective followers is similar to the role of a leader.
10) consider the leadership position of a senior partner in a law firm. what task, subordinate and organizational factors might serve as substitutes for leadership in this situation?
