This report investigates the impact of leadership on employee performance, using Woolworths Limited as a case study. The research addresses the problem of poor employee performance attributed to a lack of effective leadership skills. The study aims to determine how leadership affects Woolworths' employee performance and offers recommendations for improving leadership styles. A literature review explores leadership theories and their effects on staff satisfaction and job performance. The report examines various leadership styles, including autocratic, democratic, transformational, and transactional approaches, and their influence on employee outcomes. The research design employs a quantitative method using questionnaires to gather data, considering ethical considerations. The report includes research questions, a discussion of leadership factors, and the potential outcomes of adopting effective leadership practices, providing valuable insights into leadership strategies and their effects on organizational performance.