The document discusses several ways for leaders to succeed, including inspiring commitment in subordinates, leading employees effectively, strategic planning, and self-awareness. It then summarizes the Vroom-Yetton-Jago leadership model, noting its pros as being flexible and having a systematic decision-making process, and cons as being too mechanical and not considering nuances. Finally, it introduces contingency approaches in leadership, where a leader's effectiveness depends on fitting their style to the specific situation and followers.