Leadership is a core function in all areas of modern society. Without leadership, groups and organizations would not function as they ought to. Political leadership is very important because the government that leads is elected by the people who expects and demands exemplary and effective leadership. This course takes the students through the personal characteristics of the leader, leadership style, the tasks and relationships of the leaders, how the leader develops his or her skills, the leaders vision, creating the tone of leadership, listening to others, dealing with disagreements and conflicts, dealing with constraints and the values that inform leadership.