Problem
How do you think the attributes of personal status and esteem play a role in effective leadership? Bass and Bass (2008) highlight the importance of status and esteem and then drive these thoughts home to the reader through delving deeper into these two ideas. On page 256 Bass and Bass write, "...status is often gained through personal ability and effort. Persons who are likely to be esteemed because of their personal characteristics are also likely to be promoted to positions of greater worth in formal hierarchical organizations" (Bass, 2008). Bass is highlighting the importance of both status and esteem within their direct relationship as to what makes an effective leader. How do these ideas relate to what you describe in your post?