The document discusses leadership traits and the Five Factor Model of personality. It describes how early theories thought leaders were fundamentally different than followers, but studies found leaders and followers share many characteristics. Certain traits like intelligence, stress tolerance, and dominance can improve leadership success, but do not guarantee it. The Five Factor Model identifies five broad personality dimensions: Surgency (dominance, sociability), Agreeableness (empathy, friendliness), Dependability (organization, credibility), Adjustment (steadiness, self-acceptance), and Intellectance (openness to experience). The document also discusses "dark-side" personality traits like argumentativeness, narcissism, and impulsivity that can negatively impact leadership.
4. Building Blocks of Leadership Skills Intelligence Personality Traits and Preferences Values Interests Motives / Goals Experience Knowledge Skills / Competencies
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8. The Five Factor Model of Personality I like traveling to foreign countries Intellectance I take personal criticism well. Self-acceptance I remain calm in pressure situations Steadiness Adjustment I am a high achiever Achievement Orientation Adjustment I rarely get in trouble Conformity I practice what I preach Credibility I usually make “to do” lists. Organization Dependability I am usually in a good mood Friendly I am a sympathetic person. Empathy Agreeableness I have a large group of friends Sociability I like having responsibility for others Dominance Surgency
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