LEAD Magazine Issue 2018 | Page 10

EVANS MANYONGA 11 In my politics studies we surmised that the basic definition of politics is the process by which a group of people makes a decision and comes to a conclusion. At the top of all this is leadership. There are different forms and styles of leadership. Ultimately the most appropriate leadership style depends on the function of the leader, the followers and the situation. There are various forms of leadership styles. Some - populist and ineffective, others autocratic and effective and others democratic and ultimately progressive. An argument can be made that leadership has no set standard or values as styles are ultimately forged based on context. The conscious leader ultimately combines elements from different styles that fit into a new form of leadership, built within context and effective in value. This article briefly explores the notion of different forms of leadership. LEAD | January 2018