What problem does it solve? Choosing the right leadership approach for a given situation is difficult because leadership research spans dozens of competing theories. This Skill organizes the frameworks from Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice" (7th Edition) into a diagnostic toolkit so you can match a leadership problem to the appropriate theory and apply it with evidence-aware caution. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Framework Selection Rules: Cross-theory decision rules route a problem to the right model, such as SLII for follower development, Path-Goal for motivation blocks, or adaptive leadership for value change. - 16 Chapter References: Each chapter file covers core ideas, mental models, anti-patterns, worked examples, and key takeaways for one leadership approach. - Diagnostic Aids: A cheatsheet, glossary, and patterns file provide fast decision rules, instrument thresholds (Skills Inventory, LMX 7, Leadership Grid), and evidence warnings. - Use Case: A manager notices unequal trust and opportunity across team members. The Skill routes this to Leader-Member Exchange theory, explains leadership making, and warns against permanent in-group cliques. ## Quick Start Ask the skill to diagnose a leadership situation, for example: "My team member is skilled but has lost confidence after a setback; which leadership style should I use and why?"
