1. Adapted from: “Leadership that Gets results by daniel goleman
Leadership Styles
Adapted from: “Leadership that Gets results by daniel goleman

2. What do effective leaders do?
Set a strategy
Motivate
Create a mission
Build a culture

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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