1. Definition
2. Theories
   1. Universalist Theories
      1. Great man/women Theory
      2. Trait Theory
   2. Behavioral Leadership Theories
      1. Ohio State Leadership Studies
         1. Initiating Structure
         2. Consideration
      2. University of Michigan Leadership Studies
         1. Task-orientation Behaviors
         2. Relationship-oriented Behaviors
   3. Contingency Theories
      1. Fiedler's Contingency Model
      2. Least Preferred Coworker (LPC)
      3. The Path-goal Theory
      4. The Decision-making Model
      5. The Leader-member Exchange Model
   4. Charismatic and Transformation Theories
      1. Charismatic Leadership Theory
      2. Transformational Leadership
   5. Application of Leadership Theories
      1. Leadership Training
         1. Teaching leaders diagnostic skills
         2. Teaching leaders specific skills or behavior they lack
      2. Substitutes for Leadership
      3. Shared Leadership
3. The ability to guide a group toward the achievement of goals.