Leadership is defined as the ability to influence others towards achieving goals. A great leader displays qualities such as focus, confidence, passion, innovation, open-mindedness, positivity, strong communication skills, judgment to adapt their leadership style to different situations, being a good listener, having a vision, and taking action. There are three major leadership styles: autocratic where the leader makes all decisions alone using rewards/punishment; democratic where the leader involves others in decision making; and delegative where the leader gives power to subordinates but remains responsible. Different theories of leadership include trait, behavioral, situational, and contingency theories.