Exploring Temperaments and its Impact on Leadership Styles: An Overview of Present Political Leadership in Africa in 2024
Edward Perekebina Agbai
Abstract
This research explores the relationship between different temperaments and leadership styles of current political leadership in Africa in 2024. Drawing on established theories of leadership styles, such as transformational, transactional, and situational leadership, the study integrates insights from temperament frameworks like the Big Five Personality Traits and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The research employs a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and case studies, to examine the individual and collective temperamental profiles of prominent African political leaders. The findings reveal correlations between specific temperamental traits and distinct leadership styles, shedding light on how political leaders' personalities influence decision-making, governance, and overall leadership effectiveness. The study identifies challenges and opportunities arising from diverse temperaments in political settings and offers strategies for harnessing this diversity for effective leadership development.
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