Leading is a complex activity, so it is not surprising that the researchers function of identified nine roles that can be classified as part of the leadership management. managers, spend some high-ranking particularly 1. Figurehead. Leaders, activities, or acting as a part of their time engaging in ceremonial figurehead. Four specific behaviours fit the figurehead role of a leader: (a) entertaining clients or customers as an official representative of the Organisation isation. (c) serving as an official representative of the organisation at gatherings outside the organisation(d) escorting official visitors.