It is not easy to define leadership because

It is an art which defies precise definition.

It like beauty, is often determined by the eye of the beholder.

It is recognition, a privilege which is earned by actions, by strength of character and not  by position.

Still , let us try defining leadership.

Leadership is the actions of one or more persons that influence the behavior of other  persons (group) to work together to reach the desired goal.

In order to understand the actual concept of leadership it is very essential to answer questions like:

“Who is a leader?”

“How should the leader follower relationship be?"

Let us try answering these questions