Have you read about leaders being charismatic as if that was a necessary trait to lead well?

 It would be a shame if good leadership meant we had to be charismatic, as charisma is not very trainable. If charisma was a significant component of leadership, much of the money put to leadership training would be wasted (basically leaders would be born).

Research indicates the genetic component of leadership capability is, at most, about 20% and probably less. So the environmental/ development/ experiential factor is at least four times as important as our genes when it comes to leadership capability.

There is a gender-based component to leadership. Recurring research indicates that, on average, women make better leaders than men. Some of this superiority is helped by the cultural role women tend to play. This often helps women focus more on what matters when it comes to leadership: the relationship.

In general, current research shows there is no known universal set of traits or personality styles that predict a good or great leader. What distinguishes leaders is their ability to motivate themselves and others.

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