Managers cannot change their leadership style or adopt different styles in different kinds of situations. They should focus on changing the situation to match their preferred leadership style.

The extent to which the leader has the support and loyalty of followers.

The amount of formal authority a leader has affects his or her ability to lead in different situations.

Leadership involves clarifying workers' goals and helping them achieve them.

Seeking input from followers about methods for improving business operations.

Increase motivation levels of highly capable subordinates by setting challenging goals for them and expressing your belief in the team members' ability to achieve the challenging goals.

Assumes leader's behavior should and adapt as followers mature.

Choice of leadership style varies along two axes: high to low task behaviors, and high to low relationship behaviors.

In special conditions such as when there is a short$-$term deadline, leaders can alter their style on a very temporary basis.