Effective leadership in the workplace requires the ability to influence, inspire, motivate, and allow others to contribute to the success of the organization. There is a discrepancy between the leadership behavior that is rewarded and the behavior that is needed. This influences the development of one's leadership style. To be an effective leader, one must focus on vision, mission, and guidance, decision-making, and risk-taking abilities. The key to positive leadership is influencing the team, not authority.