Dr. Gardner, research suggests that genetics account for approximately 30% of the variance leadership role occupancy. Another 10-15% is related to external work and life events (Arvey, Avolio, Zhen, & Krueger, 2007). Some environmental variables that influence leadership emergence and development include educational, family, and prior work experiences (Arvey et al., 2007). The remaining comes from learned behavior. Leaders are ultimately developed through experience, new knowledge, reflection, and time to practice (Ruvolo, Petersen, & LeBoeuf, 2004). An example of this would be myself. Although I have some qualities of a leader like extraversion, most of my leadership skills have been learned. When I accepted a managerial position, I was