Being an effective leader involves the ability to make change happen in any situation or organization. Knowing how and when to assert yourself as a leader can be difficult. An assertive leader is a direct, honest, and appropriate expression of feelings and opinions. An unassertive leader does not defend himself ineffectively when violated. Charismatic leaders are passionate, enthusiastic, and enthusiastic about their work and their team members. My business experience is limited. Unfortunately, in the few years I have been involved in leadership, I have seen companies hire incompetent, dishonest, lazy, selfish, and criminal leaders. Dishonest leaders are seen as untrustworthy and unreliable. The good news is that, as a charismatic leader, there are always opportunities and room for improvement. Charismatic leaders must also have a vision of where the organization is headed. In leadership, practice builds trust because it ensures that an aspiring leader can do what needs to be done (Northouse, 2012). However, when you are in a leadership position, you need all the knowledge you can get to be an effective leader. The leader should monitor the intellectual, mental and personal characteristics of the workers. When problems arise, an effective leader is proactive and addresses them. In problematic situations, a leader must communicate with low-performing group members and explain how their behaviors prevent the group from achieving its goals (Northouse, 2012). Leadership is a process of achieving a goal. For example, they direct their energies to influence others to accomplish something together. A skilled leader knows the methods to accomplish their responsibilities...... middle of paper ......pson Learning.Cherry, K. (2014). Lewin's leadership styles. Three main leadership styles. Retrieved 2014 from http://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/a/leadstyles.htmNorthouse, P. G. (2012). Introduction to Leadership: concepts and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Riggio, R.E., (2008). Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology, 5/E, Pearson-Prentice HallCiulla, J.B. (2003). The ethics of leadership. Belmont, California: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.Cherry, K. (2014). Lewin's leadership styles. Three main leadership styles. Retrieved 2014 from http://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/a/leadstyles.htmNorthouse, P. G. (2012). Introduction to Leadership: concepts and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Riggio, R.E., (2008). Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology, 5/E, Pearson-Prentice Hall