Leadership is an important component of organizational growth and success. Leaders set the tone, develop strategies, and guide their employees in the right direction to achieve organisational goals. Leadership is a complex process that involves different approaches to leading an organization successfully. According to Abubakar (2020), “leadership involves inspiring, motivating and guiding others to work together towards common objectives while creating a shared vision for the future”. Effective leaders have the ability to interpret situations correctly, plan strategically and motivate their workforce with enthusiasm which can help organizations thrive in difficult times. By understanding how effective leadership leads to organizational growth and success, it becomes apparent that there are diverse approaches that can be used depending on the context of each organization.