ABSTRACT
Trait theory proposes that individual personality and talent are the key factors. You are either a good leader or you are not and there is little that you can do to make any changes to this. Trait theorists believe that good leaders have above average intelligence but hardly to genius level. They have a capacity to perceive the need for action, or initiative, and then do something about it. This characteristic appears to be closely related to energy and, in many cases, declines as people get older. These leaders are also confident and self-assured, and they normally believe in what they are doing. This is also related to people’s perceptions of their place in society, and to their own aspirations. However, their self-assurance does not necessarily mean that they are aggressive; they can, in some instances be self-effacing in manner.
