摘要:Through the study of leadership, the concept of leadership effectivenessits importance has emerged. Effective leadership contributes to successful organizations (Amagoh, 2009; Leithwood, Jantzi, & Steinbach, 1999). According to Gordon & Yukl (2004), because of constantly changing environments, it is important to continue research in the leadershipleadership effectiveness fields, especially when it comes to leadership in academia. Using SeilerPfister’s (2009) Dynamic Five-Factor Model of Leadership as the theoretical frame, a qualitative study of leadership effectiveness influencers of AgriculturalExtension Education department heads was completed. The research looked at both internalexternal influential factors.