# Trait Theory Analogous to [virtue ethics](virtue%20ethics.md). Traits expressed by leader can be analysed Suggests that innate skills and traits can't be learned. ### Example Honesty may make for a good leader ## Effective Traits See [Effective Leadership Traits](Effective%20Leadership%20Traits.md) ## Ineffective Traits see [Ineffective Leadership Traits](Ineffective%20Leadership%20Traits.md) ## Great man theory? ignore [great man theory](great%20man%20theory.md). It is out dated and uninformative. # References 1. [Week 8 Seminar](../../../Spaces/University/ELEC4122/seminars/Week%208%20Seminar.md) 2. [Week 7 ELEC4122 - Leadership Theories and Styles](../../../Spaces/University/ELEC4122/lecture%20slides/blank/Week%207%20ELEC4122%20-%20Leadership%20Theories%20and%20Styles.pdf)