Naturally, leadership is an essential component of the administrative process. Leadership may also be described as the ability to influence others or to persuade others to do something or follow specific ideals, or to accomplish something in line with regulations established by authorities. Leadership is needed in organizations of all types and sizes; it is especially important in groups where one person is not enough to get a job done. In government agencies, leadership can have an even greater impact because their actions can have wide-reaching consequences for many people. In its most basic form, leadership is telling other people what to do and making sure that they do it. This is true whether you are leading a small group or an entire organization. If you want someone to carry out a certain action, you should tell them what to do and how to go about it. You can lead by example and show others what needs to be done by doing it first. You should also give people time to think and decide for themselves what role they will play in the decision-making process. Finally, be aware of any conflicts of interest between you and your followers and try not to put yourself ahead of the mission of your agency or department. These are just some of the ways that you can lead others; there are certainly more ways to do it well.