More specifically, this study argues that the factors of idealized attributes and contingent reward are the most important elements of leadership that influence all three measures of employees’ performance. When subordinates perceive managers as agents of change (i.e., idealized attributes) who represent positive role models, articulate a clear vision, empower subordinates to achieve higher standards, raise trustworthiness, and encourage meaningfulness of organizational life, the managers inspire perceptions of higher purpose in subordinates’ tasks (i.e., extra effort) and in turn, enhance the perceived effectiveness of, and satisfaction with the leader (Erkutlu 2008; Howell and Frost 1989; Podsakoff et al. 1996; Sparks and Schenk 2001). As in Avolio (1999), the current study supports the notion that leadership with contingent rewards is reasonably effective because the leader’s communication with subordinates setting clear expectations, clarifying methods for achieving outcomes, and rewarding performance that achieves goals are likely to motivate employees’ extra effort, and subsequently, increases subordinates’ professional satisfaction. Contrary to transformational leadership that assists identifying followers’ needs, leadership via contingent rewards provides tangible or intangible recognition for fulfilling contractual obligations (Bass 1998; Lowe et al. 1996; Walumbwa et al. 2008).