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Please help with the following discussion from Leadership Theory and Practice 4th edition written by Peter Northouse (2007). Please answer in at least 200 words.

Describe the role of leadership within teams. What are the primary reason teams fail? What can be done to ensure team success? Give a personal example of team success.

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The expert describes the role of leadership within teams. The primary reason teams fail is determined.

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The role of leadership in directing teams has changed over the past years. Work "teams" in general have become commonplace in today's work environment. Many businesses are cross training employee's in different area's to increase productivity as well as skill bases. The role of teams in group decision making has also increased. There are a lot of positive things that can come ...

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