1. Common Leadership Styles

2. Amiable/Laissez-Faire Values friends before any job that needs to be done Hates to cause conflicts and will avoid dissention if at all possible

3. Analytical Logically analyzes problems and solutions Very intelligent Sometimes has trouble completing the decision-making process

4. Expressive Friendly, charismatic and a super salesperson Great persuasive powers – strong communicator Often has trouble following through on all the jobs he/she has promised

5. Autocratic/Driver Goal driven leader who values the job over people who play an integral part of his/her success Gets job done by pushing and prodding Often makes others resistant because of overpowering behaviour

6. Leadership styles Each style is feasible and valid Learn your own style and how is affects others Recognize other leaders’ styles You can manage your own style

7. Activity – in your binders.. Based on your own experiences, and on the survey from last class, identify which leadership style you think you might be. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being this kind of leader?