Animals behaviour studies reveal that in every tribe there's a dominant male designated as the alpha. It is the individual in charge of ensuring the safety and welfare for of his tribe, and avoiding anarchy by providing guidance.

As in the animal kingdom, the alpha or the leader is prevalent among human beings. One individual, after all, is powerless, so making allies and forging coalitions is a requirement. Following the steps of someone more knowledgeable in a certain field is required when it comes to both establishing sustainable development and maintaining peace.

Specialized knowledge or a technical background in one domain is not the only tool for a successful leader. So, to answer this question we must start by explaining . The research began in 1924 after Mayo hypothesized that working conditions have a significant effect on the workers productivity. Mayo and his fellow researchers started by changing the lighting and found out that it contributed to an increase in the productivity.

The second step consisted of introducing rest periods, which also led to a raise in the amount of output. They then adjusted other variables such as work hours and temperature. They discovered that productivity enhanced slightly with the improvement of working conditions.

Finally, all improvements were taken away and the environment was poorly lit again. The result was unexpected. They discovered that output was the highest ever recorded!

Mayo concluded that establishing good interpersonal relationships between coworkers can build a sense of belong which, eventually, leads to increasing productivity. People are social beings, in fact, motivated by social needs.

This implies that alienation of employees will only result in bad working environment and a feeling or estrangement which will only decrease productivity.

Excelling as a leader depends, mainly, on your ability to rally your team members and patching things up between them. That's how Lyra Belacqua, in the Golden Compass, could win the fight against the "Gobblers". One little girl, despite her age, proved herself an effective leader by encouraging her team members, trusting in them and believing in their ability to overcome the challenge.