There is a growing consensus concerning which specific factors make up personality. Based on reliable research (Goldberg, 1990; McCrae & Costa, 1987; Judge, Bono, Ilies & Gerhardt, 2002), the “Big Five” personality factors, and how they positively and negatively link with leadership and leadership effectiveness, are detailed in the table below:Big FiveAdapted from Ackerman, C. (2017). The big five personality traits & the 5-factor model explained. Positive Psychology Program. Retrieved from the Trident Online Library. Retrieved from https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/big-five-personality-theory/For this discussion question, talk about a leader you know well or one that you are familiar with from your studies. Where does this leader “stack up” with the table above? How many of the big five does he or she exhibit?Exhibits:NeuroticismNeuroticism is characterized by sadness, moodiness, and emotional instability. Often mistaken for anti-social behaviour, or worse a greater psychological issue, neuroticism is a physical and emotional response to stress and perceived threats in someone’s daily life.andConscientiousnessConscientiousness is a trait that includes high levels of thoughtfulness, good impulse control, and goal-directed behaviours. This organised and structured approach is often found within people who work in science and even high-retail finance where detail orientation and organization are required as a skill set.*250 words
