PERSONALITY AND LEADERSHIP: DOES THE GREAT EIGHT PREDICT LEADERSHIP?
Researchers are constantly trying to improve the prediction of leadership behaviors. Accordingly, the present study focuses on the Great Eight model proposed by Bartram (2005) and aims to verify theoretical hypotheses linking personality composites to transformational leadership and contingent reward behaviors. Conducted with 113 managers, the study provides weak support to the proposed model. However, significant relationships between personality and leadership were found. The discussion puts in perspective those results with literature and suggests ways to improve the prediction of leadership behaviors.