This lecture discusses leadership styles and creating an empowering work environment. It begins by outlining the objectives of learning to be a more authentic leader through adapting leadership styles to different employees and situations. It also covers identifying ways to develop personal power and how to create an empowering environment for others. The lecture then explores different leadership styles like telling, persuading, consulting, participating and delegating, and factors that influence which style is appropriate. It emphasizes that developing personal power and feeling empowered is important for being productive and discusses characteristics of empowering environments, such as allowing people to be their best.