Personal Leader: FatherName:Institution:Leadership has been defined as the process by which an individual influences others in achieving shared goals. Leadership is not a one-way linear event in which only the leader influences followers, but a process through which leaders influence and are influenced by their followers. It is an indisputable truth that the success or failure of a business depends on the presence of a visionary leader who is able to offer guidance to achieve company objectives. Leaders are known to inspire and instill a sense of dedication and zeal in their followers, principles that are crucial to success. There is a tendency to see leadership in the context of highly successful business enterprises around the world, which has led to the misconception that leaders are great and famous people. Successful companies around the world have relied on the genius of their leaders to succeed. However, in response to the changing business environment and global operations, the need for individual leaders or teams has increased significantly. The external economic environment has become increasingly dynamic and uncertainty and demands for change are the two main issues faced by companies. Leadership is not about someone's personality; it is more of a set of observable skills and abilities. Research has shown that leaders share common core practices: they model the way; they inspire a shared vision, empower others to take action, and ultimately encourage the heart. By modeling the way, leaders are able to establish standards for how people should be treated and how goals should be followed and achieved. They establish the principles of excellence and act as a… middle of paper… they moved out of the house, he still plays the role of their father. His children regularly seek his knowledge and wisdom whenever they encounter a difficult situation. In the workplace, he cultivated leadership and pride among his followers. He ensured that each follower felt proud of their work, understood how their work contributes to the overall judicial institution, and instilled a sense that they too can provide leadership. His father always led by example by embracing every opportunity that arose to work side by side with court clerks. But he also recognized that each employee has a role to play within the institution that is not interchangeable. Nonetheless, he insists he performed poorly at delegating tasks and, although he improved as his career progressed, he wished he had been more effective in this area..