This document discusses leadership and defines it as the process by which a person influences others to accomplish a common goal. It identifies four key factors of leadership: the leader, the follower, communication, and the situation. It also outlines three major leadership styles: authoritarian, participative, and delegative. The document then discusses several theories of leadership, including trait theory, behavioral theory, and contingency theory. It concludes by listing qualities of an effective leader and ways to develop leadership skills.