Over the years, leadership research has received increasing attention, yet defining leadership remains challenging. Contemporary studies in this field incorporate contextual and situational factors and considerations of what constitutes good leadership from a normative perspective. This semi-structured literature review aims to clarify our future leadership needs by examining 21st-century articles and key concepts. The findings indicate that leadership will continue to be relevant and that new skills will be necessary to address both current and future challenges. Formal vertical leadership will coexist with informal individual and self-leadership, as knowledge workers are expected to assume and share leadership responsibilities. This raises a critical question: 'What leadership skills will be required in the near future, and how can we develop these skills to ensure effective leadership?