“It is important to establish the difference between leadership, which is acquired, and authority, which is assigned. An optimal situation exists when the two are combined. Leadership involves teamwork, and the quality of a leader depends on the success of the leader’s relationship with the team. Leadership skills should be developed for all through proper training; such training is essential where junior crew members are sometimes called upon to adopt a leadership role throughout the normal performance of their duties.”
Source: HUMAN FACTORS TRAINING MANUAL, First Edition — 1998, International Civil Aviation Organization
