1. Fast Paced Outgoing Slower Paced Reserved Relationship Oriented Supportive Task Oriented Controlling Strengths Opportunity Focused Results Oriented Possible Over Use Demanding Impatient Strengths Good Listener Loyal & Supportive Possible Over Use Passive Slow to Change Strengths Critical Thinker Detail Oriented Possible Over Use Critical of Self & Others Detached Goals Control Dominance Challenge Concerns Loss of Control Criticism Goals Being Liked Status Fun Activities Concerns Rejection Loss of Influence Goals Precision Order Proper Behavior Concerns Poor Quality Emotionalism Goals Stability Harmony Support Concerns Conflict Harm to Others Strengths People Oriented Persuasive Possible Over Use Too Vocal Unfocused Strengths People Oriented Persuasive Possible Over Use Too Vocal Unfocused Application of the LSI Assessment LSI leadership style information is useful in strengthening leadership behavior and interacting with others. It is also useful in understanding others behavior and developing strategies for relating more effectively to them. It is not necessary or practical to try to change your interactive style but it is helpful to be conscious of how you can best communicate with others and flex your style as necessary. It is also important to know your natural strengths as well as areas you can improve upon. A persons leadership style is not necessarily reflected in their values or the role they must play. Values may not be obvious in any person until coming to understand them. In addition, regardless of leadership style or interactive characteristics, the expected role a person must play can affect the way they appear outwardly or within specific contexts. When leading or interacting with others consider their interactive style, their values and the role they believe they fill in order to improve upon how you relate to them. Try to “walk in their shoes”. Effective leaders flex their leadership style depending upon the situation and the needs of others. Perfectionist Influencer Enabler MSR Leadership Style Indicator Characteristics and Application Driver Style Similarities

2. Situational Assessment Effective leadership is the ability to establish or promote positive direction for others and gain their willingness to follow in specific situations. When using LSI information consider that each leadership style has strengths that may have value depending upon the situation. The style information identified by the LSI is an important consideration in gaining commitment and building mutual respect necessary for leadership success. Leaders must recognize how they are perceived and balance their natural behaviors with complementary behaviors when necessary. Good leaders understand what is important to others and flex their style to better match others needs and the situation. They understand how roles fit the requirements of leading depending upon the specific situation they must lead in and balance their natural style with complementary behavior as necessary. The LSI provides a framework for such balance.  Roles - Our place with others and what is expected in respect to them  Values - Rewards, interests and goals that are important to us as individuals  Style – How we interact, lead, and communicate with others StyleRoles Values In addition to styles and roles, personal values have a significant effect upon how leaders are perceived and the level of commitment they earn gain. Their values reflect principles which will either gain or reduce the level of respect they earn. Effective leaders must consider and integrate information from all three dimensions to be successful in team and group settings.