1. Leadership is a process where an individual influences a group towards achieving a common goal through an interactive relationship rather than using their position of authority. 2. There are two perspectives on leadership - the trait perspective which views it as innate qualities possessed by certain individuals, and the process perspective which sees it as behaviors that can be learned. 3. Leadership involves the use of various power bases to influence others, but relies more on personal power than coercive power which manipulates followers through threats.