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DEMOCRATIC (respect others experience)
- This style relies on consensus decision-making.
- This leader is comfortable allowing others to occasionally take the lead.
- This leader motivates by providing opportunity for participation.
- This leader uses collaboration and communication to receive input from team members.
- This style is ineffective when time is limited or if team members do not have the knowledge or expertise to make quality contributions.
- This approach is most effective when the knowledge of the entire team is needed to solve a problem or find direction
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COACHING (teach others)
- This leader concentrates on preparing individuals for the future by building skills.
- This leader excels with individuals or groups that have not yet realized their full potential.
- This leader motivates by challenging the individual.
- This leader communicates with positive statements to foster a high level of personal gratification.
- This style is less effective when those being mentored are adverse to change.
- This style is most effective in a one-on-one setting when the person being coached is receptive to the close working relationship of this leadership style.
- This style is effective in creating a positive culture and promoting high morale.
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AUTHORITATIVE (follow my example)
- This leader provides long-term direction and focuses on end-goals.
- This leader often has more experience and knowledge than those they lead.
- This leader motivates by inspiring enthusiasm for the mission.
- This leader gives clear direction and sets standards.
- This style is less effective when explicit guidance is required.
- This style is most effective when a change of direction or vision is required.
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INNOVATIVE (adds more value)
- This leader shares a vision of the future and pursues excellence.
- This leader encourages innovative ideas.
- This leader motivates by promoting respect for team members’ creativity.
- This leader invites collaborative conversation.
- This style can be less effective when risks taken make team members apprehensive.
- This style is most effective when solving complex problems.
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PACESETTING (lead by example)
- This leader expects those they lead to embrace new projects and move with speed.
- This leader focuses on productivity.
- This leader motivates by setting high standards of performance, and then leads by example. (Certificates, Awards, Leaderboards, Spotlights)
- This leader does not feel it necessary to communicate a lot of detailed instructions.
- This style can be ineffective if used over a long period of time.
- This style is effective when team members are self-motivated and highly skilled.
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BUREAUCRATIC
- This leader stringently establishes and enforces rules.
- The leader’s decisions are absolute and demand immediate compliance.
- This leader motivates by discipline and demands immediate compliance.
- This leader engages in top-down interactions.
- This style is not effective when trying to lead highly-skilled individuals, as they often become resentful of micromanagement.
- This style is most effective when a decision has to be made in a short amount of time.
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ALTRUISTIC (custom coaching)
- This leader personalizes approaches to meet the individualized needs of the team.
- This leader leads in order to better serve others.
- This leader motivates by their empowering, ethical approach.
- This leader focuses on active listening, empathy, and commitment to building community.
- This style can be ineffective if not given sufficient time to apply a long-term perspective.
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AFFILIATIVE (respectful team work)
- This leader’s objective is to create a cohesive unit by emphasizing teamwork and harmony.
- This leader is collaborative and focuses on emotional needs. The affiliative style is often used effectively alongside visionary leadership.
- This leader motivates by creating positive personal relationships and avoids conflict.
- This style is less effective when the leader has difficulty giving negative feedback and performance is not emphasized.
- This style is effective in increasing morale, repairing broken trust, and working through stressful circumstances.
