PrefaceThis report is an analysis of leadership in the film Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone. This report explored the concept of leadership and how it is depicted in film. The reports explain leaders' use of power and influence tactics. As the report progresses, it shows the attributes and style of the leader and how this influences the action of the characters in the film and the environment in which they operate. Ultimately, it gives an analysis of learner effectiveness. These reports warrant analysis based on existing theories, research evidence, and empirical data. Major Characters in the Bud Fox Movie …………………………….Charlie SheenA smart and highly motivated young stockbroker Gordon Gekko………………….Michael DouglasThe millionaire, a corporate raider and a Wall Street shark Darien Taylor …………………………..Daryl HannahA young and beautiful interior decorator, friend of Gekko and Bud's girlfriend, Carl Fox………………………….Martin SheenMechanic of Airplane and union leader at Blue Start Airlines, Bud's fatherIntroductionLeadership has been defined in various ways, one definition of leadership that would be most commonly accepted would be "the ability of an individual to influence, motivate and enable others to contribute to the effectiveness and success of the organization…” (House et al., 1999, p. 184 cited in Yukl, 2013, p. 19). After an extensive review of various literature on leadership, Stogdill (1974, p. 259, cited in Yukl, 2013, p. 18) concluded that “there are almost as many definitions of leadership as there are people who attempted to define the concept. "Leadership can be viewed from two different perspectives, one being the shared influence process and the other as a specialized role. Researchers who view leadership as a specialized role consider attributes as a factor in the selection of leadership 'a designated leader In contrast, the theorist who emphasizes influence The process views "leadership" as a social process or relationship pattern. This report will analyze the leadership style of two main characters, Bud Fox. and Gordon Gekko This film shows American business and ethical workplace behavior on Wall Street. Bud Fox, a smart, young and highly motivated stockbroker, desires to become the top salesman in his company. main focus is on big stock trading accounts like Gordon Gekko He says, "Just once, I'd like to be on that side," dreaming of the day when he'll be a big boss controlling the flow of millions of dollars. dollars like his hero Gordon..