Based on the readings from the course text, please identify the leadership traits, skills, and behaviors that you consider the most important in leading and motivating subordinates.  Examine specifically why you selected the traits, skills and behaviors in relation to employee motivation.

Your response should include in-text citations and references for at least three scholarly sources, in addition to the text.

Text:

Plunkett, W., Gemmy, A., Attner, R. (2013). Management: Meeting and Exceeding Customer Expectation, Tenth Edition.

Susan Morgan