This document discusses various leadership theories and styles. It defines leadership as influencing others to achieve goals, and distinguishes leaders from managers by focusing on vision versus productivity. Leadership traits that differentiate leaders from non-leaders include drive, desire to lead, honesty, self-confidence, and business knowledge. Leadership styles discussed include initiating structure, consideration, directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented. Contingency theories like Fiedler's, path-goal, and normative decision theory examine how leadership style depends on situational factors. Visionary leadership creates a positive future vision, while transformational leadership inspires followers and charismatic leadership attracts through strong personalities.