When the word “leader” is heard, it immediately conveys an image of someone who is able to step to the front of a group, clearly communicate what he or she desires the group to do, inspire the group to do more than what is normally expected, and get the group to achieve what others did not think was possible. The leadership team by its visible presence and behavior sets the tone that drives the development of the safety culture. Your personal leadership goal should be to increase your influence and authority, which in turn allows you to better advise the leadership. As an in-depth system must reach all levels of the organization, the leadership team should actively involve all employees of the organization in the process. In this chapter you will learn why it is important that roles, responsibility, delegation, and authority for safety-related assignments are clearly defined and coupled with a strong accountability structure. After completing this chapter, you should be able to discuss concepts of leadership and how to better advise your leadership team for the success of the safety management system.