The paper presents different approaches to leadership and the importance attached to the role of a leader as a decisive factor in the operation of every organization. Leadership is a phenomenon that has faced changes, shaping visions, connecting and encouraging people to act together. In the last two decades, with the development of scientific thought in the field of leadership, a new reflection on this phenomenon emerges. A new strategy based on economic ethics is highlighted as one of the factors of stable economic and social relations essential for the survival of the global community. The question arises about the key factors to focus on. The human factor and human resource management in modern systems become the most significant capital for the success of every organization. The leadership strategy in public administration organizations introduces freer organizational structures that leave more space for individuals for personal fulfillment and initiative through elements of building organizational culture, teamwork communication, and learning organization. At the end of the paper, one of the leading strategists of successful business is presented as a case study. This refers to Herb Kelleher, executive director of Southwest Airlines.