In 2009 the Detroit Pistons fired head coach Michael Curry. Most sources agreed that Curry lost his job because of squabbles with players and tensions between team members and the coaching staff. This was especially upsetting since Curry's main strength was supposed to be his ability to communicate well with players and command their respect. What type of leadership was Curry lacking?
A) expressive
B) instrumental
C) rational-legal
D) traditional
E) social identity

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Curry's main weakness was his inability to effectively communicate and build relationships with his players, which is a key characteristic of the expressive leadership style.

In 2009 the Detroit Pistons Fired Head Coach Michael Curry