A common thread in the leadership roles of a manager is that the managerial leader in some way inspires or influences others. An analysis in the Harvard Busi ness Review concluded that the most basic role for corporate leaders is to release the human spirit that makes initiative, creativity, and entrepreneurship possible (Bartlett & Ghosal 1995). An important practical implication is that managers at every level can exercise leadership. For example, a team leader can make an important contribution to the firm's thrust for quality by explaining to team members how to minimise duplications in a mailing list. Leadership Skill-building Exercise 1.1 provides additional insights into the various leadership roles. Up to this point we have described the meaning of leadership, performance, and the many activities carried eadership affects organisational out by leaders. You have had an opportunity to explore your attitudes toward occupying the leadership role. We now further personalise information about leadership