Abstract:

The role of the leader to ensure excellent organizational performance cannot be underrated. The library is not an exception. It is not in doubt that without effective leadership style of the leader, the organization cannot achieve its goals for which it is established. The article mirrored what leadership and what makes a good leader so as to lead the organization successfully. It is imperative to study leadership and the extent it can enhance performance. The study also looks at appropriate leadership style that will encourage free flow of information among staff in the organization. The article concluded that which affects other organization negatively or positively is also applicable to the library. Therefore, librarians need to have the good knowledge of a leader to be able to lead the library successfully.