Leadership skills and styles in promoting innovation in an organization Leadership is a process of social influence where a person enlists the support and aid of others in the achievement of a common goal, objective or task. Various schools of thought have come up with different definitions of leadership, styles and characteristics. However this paper seeks to discuss concept of leadership styles and skills in leading change and promoting innovation in an organization. As the leader of the task force charged with promoting innovation, one is required to exhibit leadership equation, power of vision, significance of ethics, ability to empower people, principles of leadership, human abilities and understanding, high level of effectiveness, ability to develop other peopl