8 Leadership Styles that Attract More Followers

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.