Which leadership perspective theory explores the relationship between leaders' personal qualities and characteristics and the way their traits differentiate leaders from nonleaders?

A) contingency leadership perspective
B) knowledge leadership perspective
C) trait leadership perspective
D) behavioral leadership perspective

Trait Leadership Perspective

A theory that explores the relationship between leaders and personal qualities and characteristics and how they differentiate leaders from nonleaders.

Personal Qualities

Inherent or developed traits, characteristics, or attributes that contribute to an individual's personality and behavioral patterns.