Createa 1,400 word analysis addressing the following:

• Identify one theory that appeals to you the most from the leadership theories. (behavorial, transactional, transformational, contingency ect..)
• Research two local companies: one in which the leadership seems to exemplify this leadership theory, and one that seems to be in direct contrast.
• Analyze how each leadership style might affect the respective company’s performance and alignment to values.
• Discuss which leadership style to which you are most aligned. (pick one) 
• Discuss how you would practice this leadership style in your current work environment. ( I work in a very unified enviornment) 
• Include 2 references 
• APA FORMAT GUIDLINES

Uploaded Matrix and Grading Guide must be used. 

Resources: The Art and Science of Leadership, Ch. 3 and Leadership Theories Matrix

As a leader, you often need to display or clarify a concept.  A matrix is a grid that contains information and offers a visual model of ideas.  For this assignment, you will create a matrix that explains leadership theories. 

Research the following five leadership theories and include these in your matrix (use the matrix template provided):

• Trait theories of leadership
• Behavioral theories of leadership
  • Contingency models of leadership
  • Skills approaches to leadership
  • Situational methods of leadership

Develop the definition and characteristics of various leadership theories and approaches to leadership (trait leadership, behavioral leadership, contingency leadership, skills leadership and situational leadership).

Provide one or more examples to support the definition or characteristics of each form of leadership.

Write out your explanations in each section using about 350 words for each section.

Format your Leadership Theory Matrix with the template and consistent with APA guidelines.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

Determine two (2) leadership theories and two (2) leadership styles that support the definition of a public leader. Provide a rationale for your response. Assess the effectiveness of the two (2) leadership theories from Question 1. Provide two (2) examples for each leadership theory. Assess the effectiveness of the two (2) leadership styles from Question 1. Provide two (2) examples for each leadership style. Include at least five (5) academic references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate academic resources include academic and governmental Websites, scholarly texts, and peer-reviewed articles. Wikipedia, other wikis, and any other websites ending in anything other than “.gov” do not qualify as academic resources.

APA Styles