Style is simply another word for a collection of behaviors in a particular situation. Many contend that people with the broadest range of leadership-related behaviors are the most effective leaders---as long as they have the ability to choose the right behavior for the situation. Conversely, in this view, individuals with a limited range of leadership behavior (styles) have a limited ability to influence. People who are inclined to be nice, gentle, and solicitous and cannot confront or deal openly with conflict are seen as handicapped in their ability to lead. Likewise, those who are overly serious, directive, and in need of control may have difficulty in such areas as delegating, motivating, or being playful---all useful leadership behaviors. In this way, leadership becomes a function of particular modes of behavior