Leader Performance

• Traits – extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness were positively related to leader performance and that neuroticism was negatively related

  • Management,
  • decision-making,
  • oral-communication
• Self-monitoring – focuses on what leaders do as opposed to what they are
• Cognitive Ability – most important when the leader is not distracted by stressful situations and when the leader uses a more directive leadership style.

  • wisdom,
  • intelligence,
  • creativity