What do you believe are the top five characteristics of a good leader?

This DB has three parts.

1. What do you believe are the top five characteristics of a good leader?  What are the top five for a good manager? Discuss the similarities and differences between a manager and a leader.
2. In what ways would transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles be ineffective in encouraging organizational commitment?
3. How might leadership style need to change with an organization’s environment?