Although traditionally associated with high-level and important roles, the concept of leadership concerns every individual within the work context, regardless of the position they hold. In a world that is becoming less hierarchical and vertical, and increasingly collaborative and horizontally organised, it is crucial to understand that this competence concerns everyone. It is not a qualification but rather a skill that is trainable and usable by every member of the organisation at the right time. It requires, however, a process by which people are empowered and provided a moment of self-reflection to understand how and when this skill can be used. Authentic leadership stems primarily from self-leadership. Leadership is intended as the ability to self-determine and find the best way to face challenges that arise from time to time. It, therefore, requires practical and concrete training to discover one’s leadership style.

Leadership is not just the ability to lead a group or to help its members reach objectives and feel self-actualised or valued. It is more widely thought of as the ability to clearly and appropriately read the situation, focus on the critical issues and relevant elements, and decide the most appropriate behaviours and effective strategies to adopt to achieve the objectives. It is therefore situational, as it can, and should be activated depending on the individual circumstances, thus providing different results based on the various decisions and behaviours adopted. Having the correct understanding of the concept of leadership and knowing how it can be activated at the right time and in the right way by each member of the organisation can make a difference for the success and well-being of a company.