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of appropriate leadership style, which this article effectively relates to group dynamics. Anonymous (1998). Social and Recreation Workers: Social Workers. Occupational Outlook Handbook, PG. Leadership styles impact virtually every  aspect of life, a notion that this article addresses in particular reference to social work. When one takes on the task of helping others straighten out their lives, leadership  style is an integral component to getting the job done. Anonymous (1995). Using Change to Build Community: The Key Is To Focus On The Change In Working Dynamics. American  Management Association, PG. A strong sense of community within the environment is a critical element to achieving success; however, this sense of community cannot exist without the proper leadership style  to encourage it. This article discusses the key elements of leadership style that not only create this sense but also maintain it. Anonymous (1996). We are witnesses [Part  6 of 8]. Contemporary Womens Issues Collection, 57-71. Counseling is an area where leadership styles either make or break the environment. Indeed, to be able to counsel someone to  the point of making a positive impact upon his or her life is a learned expertise and as this article implies, one that requires the style most applicable to this  particular field. Barkdoll, Gerald L. (2000, October 30). Individual personality and organizational culture or "Lets change this place so I feel more comfortable." [Online]. Available: http://brain.hbg.psu.edu/faculty/jxr11/barkdoll.html Barkdoll readily  acknowledges the most critical of all components within an effectively functioning organizational culture: leadership style. The author is keen to recognize how vitally important each and every person is  within the cultural formation, clearly establishing a direct relationship between and among management and subordinates. By addressing this often overlooked aspect of effective leadership style, Barkdoll enables his audience