Leadership conjures up a variety of thoughts, reflections and images. These may include power, influence, followership, dynamic personality, charisma, goals, autocratic behaviour, innovation, cleverness, warmth and kindness. We may also think about leaders we have worked with in the past, or are currently working with, and reflect on the qualities and behaviour of an effective leader (Jewell, 1998; Daft, 2004; Muchinsky, 2006). Over the years, researchers have explored different dimensions of leadership as is evidenced by the many definitions that exist, including: