Dustin Hoffman: facing down my demons. Dustin Hoffman on being difficult, the movies he didn't make and why he's finally directing. âSome people are alcoholics, some are drug addicts. Some turn down great moments in their life, and I guess I fell into that category.â Photograph: David Levene.
Leadership Theory vs. Leadership Style. Leadership theory is a discipline that focuses on finding out what makes successful leaders excel in what they do. The primary distinction between leadership theory and leadership style is that leadership style falls under the overall umbrella of leadership theory. In other words, leadership style is one of many examples covered with leadership theory. Leadership style focuses specifically on the traits and behaviors of leaders.
Leaders can attempt to build individualized relationships with each subordinate as a way to meet needs for both consideration and structure. The historical development of leadership theory presented in this chapter introduces some important ideas about leadership. While certain personal traits and abilities indicate a greater likelihood for success in a leadership role, they are not in themselves sufficient to guarantee effective leadership.