Qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed in two phases.
Mixed methods research blends both qualitative and quantitative research methods which
produces an optimal design for studies (Creswell, 2007). Sources for data collection for
this mixed methods study consisted of a survey and interview. Quantitative and
qualitative data were gathered and analyzed simultaneously. The study began with the
distribution of the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (Bass & Avolio, 2004a), which
provided a numeric accounting relative to the research questions. As completed surveys
were returned to me, I contacted participants by phone or email and arranged a
convenient time and place for the interview