Abstract
Individuals' implicit theories of leadership, or common-sense notions about leadership, were examined by asking subjects to indicate what traits and behaviors an effective leader should possess. Men and women differed in traits, but not behaviors used to describe an effective leader. Males mentioned more instrumental traits, while females preferred expressive traits. Both men and women endorsed structuring and consideration-oriented behaviors.
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