Margie manages the unit using the transformational approach, while Michael and Kim use a blended style. The main similarities that all three leaders I chose share in their style are the presence of authority and their focus. It is clear that to achieve the organizational goal sometimes the focus shifts from people to the task. Everyone used authority appropriately when necessary. The extent to which these leaders use authority varies and this is the significant difference in their leadership styles. These leaders use authority depending on the situation and the people. According to Margie, her leadership style allows her to ensure that no one oversteps their boundaries in the workplace (M. Ortiz, personal communication, September 28, 2016). Therefore, he exercises authority if he believes staff are abusing his open approach towards them. The transformational leadership style allows leaders to be people-oriented while exercising their authority (Stone, Russell, & Patterson,