A systematic, practical guide for understanding and mastering the problems of leadership which are faced daily on the job and off, by executives, supervisors, members of club and community groups, teachers, parents, and others. The author points out that the vital key to leadership lies in three basic techniques: autocratic, democratic, and free-rein. All successful leaders use one or a combination of these methods, but, the author states, the question is "when" to use "which" method. He then shows by example, through case histories analyzed in specific detail, what the answers are to these crucial questions.