In the current state of our economy and education system today, many individuals and organizations are currently seeking to resolve issues related to leadership within organizations. . Traditional ways of leading organizations are proving ineffective and new ways are being created through innovation and adaptability (Laurie and Heifetz, 2003). The purpose of this article is to consider effective leadership, ethics in decision making and the systems approach. Effective leader in a learning organization The leader within the learning organization must be able to make distinctions between his or her authority and the need for learning (Laurie and Heifetz, 2003). Organizational leaders must be able to adapt and admit that they do not know all the answers, but rather are willing to work with other employees or members of the organization to learn and adapting to new ways of doing things outdoors. traditional means (Laurie & Heifetz, 2003). There are five main principles that the leader of a learning organization must use to be an effective leader: identify the coping challenge, regulate distress, maintain disciplined attention, be willing to give work back to people, and give voice to people. individuals. throughout the organization (Laurie and Heifetz, 2003).Leadership strategies that ensure positive resultsA leader cannot be the determining boss, but rather must be willing to allow others to learn and accept responsibility for the learning (Laurie and Heifetz, 2003). As part of strategies, the leader must be willing to collaborate with others within the organization, develop a strategic perspective, and adapt to new challenges...... middle of article ....... (2003). The leader as teacher: creating the learning organization. Retrieved from Ivey Business Journal: http://iveybusinessjournal.com/topics/leadership/the-leader-as-teacher-creating-the-learning-organization#.UpYBV-JHySoRamo, SP and St.Clair, RK (1998) . THE SYSTEMS APPROACH: new solutions to complex problems by combining science and practical common sense. Retrieved from International Council on Systems Engineering: http://www.incose.org/productspubs/doc/systemsapproach.pdfU.S. Ministry of Education. (2011). Great teachers and great leaders. Retrieved from ED.gov: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/blueprint/great-teachers-great-leaders.pdf Zenger, J. (2013). In One Step: How to Make Leadership Development Work. Retrieved from Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jackzenger/2013/10/17/in-one-step-how-to-ensure-leadership-development-works/