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Considered the father of contingency theory. In his work, The Contingency Theory and the Dynamics of Leadership Process, Fiedler identified three contingencies that determine leadership behavior; leader-member relations, task structure, and leader position power.
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Driving force for the leader-member exchange theory. They argued that organization is about three interactive elements; leaders, followers, & relationships.
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Did not consider themselves transformational theorists. They urged change-oriented leaders to begin their transformation by deeply examining themselves.
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Self-Mentoring: The Invisible Leader is published and becomes a guide for those seeking to reach their full potential. It encourages the benefits of understaning yourself and your environment.
