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The leadership theories and experiences that have influenced one’s thoughts about leadership include;
The Great Man theory according to which the traits of leadership are intrinsic.
According to the trait leadership theory people are either born or are made leaders.
Behavioural theories offeres a new perspective, focuses on the behaviours of the leaders as opposed to their mental, physical or social characteristic.
According to contingency leadership theory: there is no single way of leading and that every leadership style is be based on certain situation.
According to the transaction theory of leadership effective transaction between the leader and follower is required for effective leadership.
Each theory of leadership is true at times depending upon the circumstances. For example if we consider a leader of history such as ; Hitler we can confidentially say he was born with his traits of leadership. In our current age the contingency theory of leadership is very applicable in the countries where we have democracy as if the leader does not solve the issues of the follower such as unemployment they will not be elected in the next turn.