Leadership Styles

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Sep 03, 2024

What’s YOUR Leadership Style?

There’s no one-size-fits-all. Understanding your style is key to effective leadership.

• Authoritative vs. Democratic: Do you make decisions alone, or with team input?
• Transformational vs. Transactional: Focus on the big vision, or the day-to-day tasks?
• Situational Leadership: The best leaders adapt their style to fit the team and situation.
• Identify Your Strengths: Know your natural tendencies, so you can capitalize on them.
• Where You Struggle: Self-awareness allows you to compensate or seek support for weak areas.
• Feedback is Your Friend: Ask your team how your leadership style impacts them for vital insight.

Understanding your style helps you flex to lead different people and situations better.