[[Image:washington-deleware.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[[George Washington]] crossing the Delaware River.]]
'''Leadership''' is the [[skill]] of guiding the efforts of others in the performance of some tasks in order to achieve a worthwhile goal, take prompt and decisive action when needed and inspire people others to perform their best.<ref>[https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/leadership.asp What Is the Definition of Leadership? Components and Example], Investopedia</ref>
A [[leader]] may have higher skills than his subordinates , although it is not essential. He directs activities through discipline and encouragement and displays the values expected. Where practicable he will explain why some action is needed rather than simply use his authority to demand compliance.