In a paper, synthesize your review of literature regarding the traits and skills approach, the behavioral and situational approach, and the path-goal and leader-member exchange theories, particularly as they relate to optimal leadership development and practices.

1. Review and Explain: Explain the connection among these theories/approaches based on your scholarly research and literature review. What is the implication of these leadership theories/approaches to your optimal leadership style? For example, which theoretical concepts resonate with you and your application of leadership?
2. Problem/Issue: What does your literature review say about the effectiveness of these leadership theories/approaches in resolving organizational challenges? Be substantive and in-depth in your analysis based on scholarly sources. Also, discuss the importance and implication in leading followers and being led in the 21st century.
3. Potential Benefits and Difficulties: What are some of the potential benefits and difficulties of applying these leadership theories/approaches to your optimal leadership style development?

Module 2: Behavioral and Situational Leadership Theories

• Boyatzis, R. E. (2011).Managerial and Leadership Competencies: A Behavioral Approach to Emotional, Social and Cognitive Intelligence. Vision (09722629), 15(2), 91-100.
• Davis, T. R. V., & Luthans, F. (1979).Leadership Reexamined: A Behavioral Approach. Academy of Management Review, 4(2), 237-248.
• Fleming, R. K. (1992).An Integrated Behavioral Approach to Transfer of Interpersonal Leadership Skills. Journal of Management Education, 16(3), 341-353.
• Mosley, A. L. (1998).A Behavioral Approach to Leadership: Implications for Diversity in Today's Organizations. Journal of Leadership Studies, 5(1), 38-50.
• Chaneski, W. S. (2016).Employing the right leadership style. Modern Machine Shop, 89(6), 4.
• Graeff, C. L. (1997).Evolution of situational leadership theory: A critical review. Leadership Quarterly, 8(2), 153.
• Prima, V. (2015).The impact of national culture on effectiveness of situational leadership Hersey-Blanchard. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 4(7), 78-82.
• Wang, X., & Knight, W. H. (1991).Readiness and achievement motivation: An investigation of the validity of the readiness scales in Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership. Paper presented at the Mid-South Educational Research Conference, Lexington, KY.
• Vecchio, R. (1987).Situational leadership theory: An examination of a perspective. Journal of Applied Psychology, 72(3), 444-451.

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