It involves the where and when of leadership influencing the external context. The environmental level of leadership primarily relates to people s reactions. It consists of things such as the type of room, food, noise level, etc. Certainly these external stimuli will effect the responses and the state of a leader and his or her collaborators. One key aspect of leadership skill has to do with attention to the physical environment.
Behaviors are the specific actions or reactions made by a person within the environment.
It involves the what of leadership influencing people s actions. The behavioral level of leadership has to do with the specific behavioral activities that the leader and his or her collaborators must engage in. The specific behaviors that people actively participate in, such as tasks and interpersonal interactions, often serve as the primary evidence for organizational goals. Much of the focus of leadership has traditionally been on the level of behavior. Capabilities guide and give direction to behavioral actions through a mental map, plan or strategy.