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One day, the regular leader of the club was not there, and no one knew what to do. Andrea took charge of the meeting, showing a video that she found on the Internet about bullying and sharing some of her experiences. This was followed by a Q&a session with the group.
Outcome of the Situation
As a result of stepping up to the plate to lead the LGBT meeting, Andrea is now a member of the leadership committee. She is a lot more willing to talk about her experiences, and she has started her own group for people who are ready to come out but have not come out of the closet yet. It is her goal to reduce the psychological pain that LGBT people feel as the result of social stigma.
Summary of Theories, Approaches, Readings
Contingency theories of leadership are situational in nature. The leader applies whichever traits and leadership styles to the situation, based...
The success of the leader depends on the contingencies of the situation -- all the complex variables that can be involved. Trait theory explains the various leadership styles that different people demonstrate based on their personality traits.
Summary of Connections Between Theory and Observation
In this case, Andrea exemplifies the contingency theory of leadership. When she led the group for the first time, there were many variables or contingencies involved such as her being new to the group and her having just come out of the closet. Andrea applied herself, knowing that the group was important and that it was up to her to ensure none of the others left the room. By sharing her experiences and a video, she demonstrated a democratic-participative leadership style that continues to define her leadership characteristics according to trait theory.
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