Followers sometimes perform better when their leader expresses anger and sometimes when the leader expresses happiness. We propose that this inconsistency can be solved by considering potential conflict between leader emotions and follower social-relational goals, operationalized in terms of...

Three studies examined the role of leadership behaviors in diverse teams. Based on the Categorization-Elaboration Model (van Knippenberg, De Dreu, & Homan, 2004), I argue that diverse teams might benefit the most from relational, considerate leadership behaviors. These types of leaders might...