This assignment is a reflective essay that documents my journey from being an autocratic leader to a democratic transformational leader. It explores the qualities of a good leader and how they can be developed through effective skills of leadership. The essay draws on relevant literature, including articles and books on leadership theory and development, such as 'The Future of Leadership in Learning Organizations' by Bass (2000) and 'Authentic Leadership Development: Getting to the Root of Positive Forms of Leadership' by Avolio and Gardner (2005).