Leadership is an art of enabling group of people working together for the development and achievement of certain goals. It is a complex process of making an individual competent enough so that his followers go after his directions. For this purpose a leader should possesses definite attributes of maturity, wisdom, character building, loyalty and overall a broad vision. Emphasis on the significance of leadership can’t be neglected. There present an evolving series on the literature of leadership. These theories focused on the characteristic and behavior of dominant leaders. They also demonstrate the roles of the followers for making the movement successful.

Great man theory is the most popular one. It assumes that great leaders are not made, instead they are born. It says that they are inherited with the heroic and mythic qualities. Using the word man in the model shows primary relation of male quality in leadership particularly in military control.

Another well known theory regarding leadership is Trait theory. It describes particular personality characteristics for leaders to hold. It depicts about behavioral and functional temperament needed for the ruler. The theory illustrates that positive ambitious nature is required to head structural framework of the people. In contrast to Great man model, Behavioral theory declares that great rulers aren’t born but are made. As its name suggests, the idea beliefs that real leaders are not made by just mental and internal attributes but solid actions, positive behavior and optimistic steps are needed as well. It has also provided a suggestion that one may hold leadership qualities through teaching and close observation.

A different approach that came into practice is Situational Theory. In this model ways to deal with specific situations are noted. It facilitates leaders to select best course of action relying on the situation. It improves decisions making capability of supervisors. It also offers that same organization may practices different management styles. Contingency theory is a refinement of situational perspective. It focuses on precise variables associated with the circumstances. It suggests that not a particular mode of guidance is best in all situations; instead leaders need to identify the situation and observe the behavior of his followers. Then predict the most suitable approach for effective management.

Management or transactional theory recommends that leadership should be assigned as a reward or punishment. The superior role is assigned on their performance and progress. These managerial philosophies are frequently used in business. More competent employees are bestowed with bonus on the other hand penalty is charged on poor schedules.

Finally, transformational or relationship theory covers the relationship between leaders and followers. It covers the role of leaders in motivating and inspiring the people by giving importance to their good work. It develops high moral and ethical standards in leaders enabling them to unleash the hidden potential of the workers.

All these models contribute in providing an effective organization and enabling the leaders to fill the gap between them and their followers.