This document discusses three types of leaders: autocratic, democratic/participative, and laissez-faire. An autocratic leader centralizes decision-making power and does not delegate authority. A democratic leader involves subordinates in the decision-making process. A laissez-faire leader provides little guidance or supervision. The document outlines advantages and disadvantages of each leadership style, such as autocratic leadership enabling quick decisions but stifling employee development, while democratic leadership improves employee attitudes but could slow decisions.