The actuality of the research is determined by the fact that in the conditions of increasing competition, intellectualization of economic relations and a certain weakening in this regard of the importance of traditional factors of production to ensure economic development and improve the efficiency of enterprises, the task of strengthening the role and using the capabilities of economic management methods is increasingly actualized, there is a need to think strategically and manage using the best management methods from domestic experience and adapt the progressive achievements of foreign achievements. Effective management of the organization's personnel, and due to this, obtaining high socio-economic results of management in the unstable economic situation in the country and the world as a whole, is a key aspect of their success today. Many domestic and foreign scientists have been studying the phenomenon of leadership from the middle of the 20th century to the present, but still have not come to a single definition of this concept. The role of a leader in the management process cannot be overemphasized. After all, a leader is not just a manager who manages the organization and gives instructions to employees, he is a person who is able to lead employees, be an example for subordinates and gain his followers. We have studied the main properties of leadership, namely: making collective decisions, constantly striving for change, focusing on the qualitative indicators of the team's activities, working on the principle of equality in the team. The views of scientists on the phenomenon of leadership are systematized in accordance with the interpretation of this concept. Leadership functions and their purpose are defined. We also studied the functions of leadership, namely: representative, administrative, planning, motivational, regulatory, etc. It is proposed to define leadership as a constant process of interaction between the leader and team members, which focuses on the psycho-emotional climate in the team and focuses on the spiritual interaction of the leader and team members, the objects of which are thoughts and emotions of each team member, reserving the right to make the final decision after leader.