LEADERSHIP COMPLEXITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEADERPLEX MODEL

Researchers have considered cognitive, social, and behavioral aspects of leadership, but except for Zaccaro (1996a, 1996b), not all three si multaneously. A comprehensive treatment of all three aspects in one mo del enhances the understanding of leadership, We review research in th e areas of cognitive, social, and behavioral complexity and propose an integrative framework-the Leaderplex Model. We set forth propositions to stimulate integrative, empirical leadership research in such areas as diversity, global organizations, team-based organizations, charism a, and hierarchy.