Identifies and prescribes individual characteristics and behaviors needed for effective leadership.

For this paper, you will select a multicultural leader and discuss their leadership. After selecting a leader, write a 1,250-1,500-word paper addressing the following:

Trait Leadership Theory identifies and prescribes individual characteristics and behaviors needed for effective leadership. Provide a brief bio and overview of the leader you chose and discuss the traits they possess that make them an effective leader.
Styles Leadership Theory describes a collection of specific behaviors that can be categorized into autocratic, democratic, or laissez-faire leadership styles. Select the style that most appropriately describes the leader you chose and explain why this style most accurately reflects your leader.
Power can stem from either one’s position or personal characteristics. Describe the types of power the leader uses to help achieve goals.
Multicultural leaders relate effectively to and motivate people across race, gender, age, social attitudes and lifestyles. How has the leader you’ve selected effectively motivated their audience?
You must use a minimum of five cited and referenced sources.

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Identifies and prescribes individual characteristics and behaviors needed for effective leadership.
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