This document reviews literature on the impact of leadership styles on gender equality in male-dominated organizations. It discusses that leadership can be assigned based on position or emergent based on influence. Certain qualities like integrity and determination are demonstrated by leaders. Leadership styles can enable or hinder gender equality depending on if they are agreeable, motivating, and open. Research has found that women often face barriers to promotion in male-dominated fields and it is important to evaluate leadership styles' impact on gender equality in these organizations. Autocratic styles with one-way information flow and lack of participation can discourage employees while knowledgeable leaders who treat people with fairness can gain compliance.