Since there are no consistent trait differences between leaders and nonleaders, or between effective and ineffective leaders, trait theory is wrong.

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While this position has been historically accepted, more recent evidence shows that successful leaders are not like other people, and that leaders differ from nonleaders on the following traits: drive, the desire to lead, honesty/integrity, self-confidence, emotional stability, cognitive ability, and knowledge of the business.

Since There Are No Consistent Trait Differences Between Leaders and Nonleaders