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
Business Review concluded that the most basic role for corporate leaders is to
release the human spirit that makes initiative, creativity, and entrepreneurship
possible.29 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 efficiency by explaining to team members
how to minimize duplications in a mailing list. Leadership Skill-Building