The Evolution of Leadership

In this topic we will learn that leadership itself has not evolved, but our understanding of it has. It is important to understand why very different leadership styles can be effective. Recognize a brief history of leadership.
It was believed that these individuals were natural born leaders with innate characteristics of leadership, which enabled them to lead individuals while they shape the pages of history. The Great Man theory then evolved into the trait theories. Trait theories argue that leaders can be born or made.