The document discusses leadership styles and traits of successful supervisors. It describes three common leadership styles - authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire. Authoritarian leaders retain a great deal of authority while democratic leaders seek input from employees. Laissez-faire leaders are uninvolved and let employees direct themselves. Contingency models suggest the best leadership style depends on situational factors like employee maturity and task structure. Traits like responsibility, self-confidence, and empathy are associated with successful supervision.