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Classic article on adaptive leadership. A precursor to Situational Leadership and participative leadership theories.
Best quote, "successful leaders are those who are keenly aware of the forces which are most relevant to their behavior at any given time....and are able to behave appropriately in the light of these perceptions" (pp. 45-46).