Short essays on leadership should start in the same manner as a long one, with a hook. A hook is a device that is used in literature to intrigue your readers. You will not find people reading your paper if it’s not interesting and intriguing from the first statement. To hook someone use the following elements:
Quote
Statistics
Rhetorical question
Interesting fact.
It is your choice, but whatever you use must be relevant and interesting for your audience.