Leadership is not about the needs of the leader; it's all about the needs of the people and the organization he or she is leading. Finding the style that best suits your personality, without a doubt, is an essential element in leading your followers and getting the job done. It allows you to be authentic, find comfort and be creative in your work. However, leaders deal with different personalities, mindsets, attitudes, and beliefs of their followers on a daily basis. It becomes difficult for leaders to settle on just one style. Leadership styles should sometimes be adapted to particular needs of situations, particular needs of the people involved and particular challenges facing their organization. Therefore, flexibility is a critical skill that every leader should have. The temperament test I took in first grade shows that my temperament lies between the Idealist and Guardian temperaments. Because I have a passion for helping others in need, and because I truly find my gift in speaking up, there was no surprise to me about the results. This might lead me to a theory; The hierarchy of needs theory, which I found really suits my temperament and personality and would help me in the future. According to “Maslow's need hierarchy theory proposes that human beings are motivated by multiple needs and those needs in a hierarchical order” (Daft, 2011, p.103, international edition) This hierarchical order starts from the bottom with the physiological needs, including working conditions and basic salary, then there are security needs which include safe work, fringe benefits and job security. Next, belonging needs include the desire to be accepted, make friends, be part of a group, or be loved. Next, esteem needs, which include recognition, ... middle of paper ... d effective for some leaders' personalities, followers, or situations, may not be for others (Daft, 2011, p.25 , international edition). A true leader should evaluate the potential failures and successes of every decision he makes to find the most efficient one. The proposition “Once you develop a leadership style that truly suits you, it will work anywhere.” is valid, unfortunately, not always. Indeed, it is important for leaders to develop leadership styles suited to their personality. However, having the flexibility to transform and adopt different styles based on followers' needs, situations and organizational needs is a key to success for every leader. Works CitedDaft, R.L. (2011). The Leadership Experience, International Edition (5e). Australia: Learning Southwestern Cengage.