The research determined that boldness is a valid trait to presidential leadership, although the research did not address whether their political performance and boldness have a linear relationship; we can safely say that the attribute helps those in leadership to be successful. According to Lilenfeld et. al (2012) there is an indication that Psychopathy may contribute to the success of individuals in business, law enforcement, athletics, military, as well as the various sub-fields throughout psychology.
In the article written by Odom, S. F., Boyd, B. L., & Williams, J. (2012), entitled, "Impact of Personal Growth Projects on Leadership Identity Development," this study shows that when people are given personal growth projects it will often times have a positive impact on the way that they view themselves and how they can help the workplace and make a positive impact for everyone around them. The findings are important because personal leadership education and the importance of students' professional and personal development will help a student to develop into their fullest potential no matter their career path. Further findings by Odom (2012) talk about the idea behind personal growth involving self-awareness, self-confidence, interpersonal efficiency, developing and applying new skills and subsets, expanding their motivation, and reflecting on what the student has found out about themselves. Their research entailed analysis of Personal Growth Project (PGP) assignments in a university level "personal leadership" education course. Where the students were given a project that they have to learn a new skill and be able to learn that skill within a given timeframe. The purpose of the PGP tasks was to promote life-long learning in the students. The author's studied the quality of leadership development among the students who completed a PGP. It was discovered that the assignment was extremely successful in endorsing the students' leadership identity.
