Adapted from: “Leadership that Gets results by daniel goleman Leadership Styles Adapted from: “Leadership that Gets results by daniel goleman
What do effective leaders do? Set a strategy Motivate Create a mission Build a culture
Leadership styles: Coercive How do they operate? Demands immediate compliance The Style in a Phrase: “Do what I tell you” Drive to achieve, initiative, self-control When does this style work best? In a crisis To kick-start a turnaround When there are problem employees Overall impact on climate: Negative
Leadership Styles: authoritative How do they operate? Mobilizes people toward a vision The Style in a Phrase: “Come with me” Self-confidence, empathy, change-catalyst When does this style work best? When changes require a new vision When clear direction is needed Overall impact on climate: Mostly positive
Leadership styles: Affiliative How do they operate? Creates harmony and builds emotional bonds The Style in a Phrase: “People come first” Empathy, building relationships, communication When does this style work best? To heal rifts in a team To motivate people during stressful circumstances Overall impact on climate: Positive
Leadership styles: democratic How do they operate? Forges consensus through participation The Style in a Phrase: “What do you think?” Collaboration, team leadership, communication When does this style work best? To build buy-in or concensus To get input from valuable employees Overall impact on climate: Positive
Leadership styles: pacesetting How do they operate? Sets high standards for performance The Style in a Phrase: “Do as I do, now” Conscientiousness, drive to achive, initative When does this style work best? To get quick reluts from a highly motivated and competent team Overall impact on climate: Negative
Leadership styles: coaching How do they operate? Develops people for the future The Style in a Phrase: “Try this” Developing others, empathy, self-awareness When does this style work best? To help an employee improve performance Develop long-term strengths Overall impact on climate: Positive