Leadership has traditionally been described in terms of the traits of leaders or as a particular behavioral style. Occasionally, the need for a situation-dependent leadership style has been suggested. It is more fruitful to see leadership as an act or set of acts within a social process. This allows for a more open view. It also encourages one to pay attention to the meanings of all the people involved. It is not always clear if a particular act performed by a manager – or someone else – is productively described as leadership or not. An understanding of leadership calls for consideration of not only the behavior involved but also the ideas and intentions.