--- title: MRG Research - Age-Related Patterns in Leadership Behavior & Effectiveness description: The relationship between age, leadership effectiveness and other leadership competencies. image: https://connect.mrg.com/hubfs/Mind%20the%20gap.jpg --- [![MRG-Logo-Blue (1)](https://connect.mrg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MRG-Logo-Blue%20(1).png?width=166&height=60&name=MRG-Logo-Blue%20(1).png)](http://www.mrg.com/)   - - ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=62371&fmt=gif) # Whitepaper |  Mind the Gap: Age-Related Patterns in Leadership Behavior & Effectiveness # Do we emphasize different leadership behaviors as we get older?  Do younger (ages 25-40) and older (ages 45-60) leaders differ in the leadership behaviors they exhibit? Do the leadership competencies we demonstrate change with age?  What is the relationship between age, leadership effectiveness and other leadership competencies? In a new study of more than 10,000 leaders from over 40 countries, MRG explores these questions and uncovers several fascinating patterns in the way we lead - and the way our leadership is *perceived* - changes as we age.  ### Get the whitepaper: [Resource Hub](http://wp.mrg.com/resource-hub/)     [QUEST](http://questv2.mrg.com/)     For North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia: [+1.207.775.2173](tel:+1.207.775.2173) For Europe, Middle East, and Africa: [+353.1.280.4430](tel:+353.1.280.4430) [Privacy & Terms of Use](https://questv2.mrg.com/Pages/Privacy.aspx) - ![WOB_Certified_WBENC_color-1](https://connect.mrg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WOB_Certified_WBENC_color-1.png?width=101&height=57&name=WOB_Certified_WBENC_color-1.png) - ![MRG-Logo-White](https://connect.mrg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MRG-Logo-White.jpg?width=185&height=68&name=MRG-Logo-White.jpg) - © 2026 Management Research Group