Leadership

The 7 Most Common Leadership Styles (and How to Find Your Own) 

Are you using an effective leadership style that works best for you and your team? Get an overview of seven common leadership styles and explore how to develop your signature style. 

The seven primary leadership styles are: 

1. Autocratic Style - "Do as I say." 
2. Authoritative Style - "Follow me." 
3. Pacesetting Style - "Do as I do!" 
4. Democratic Style - "What do you think?" 
5. Coaching Style - "Consider this" 
6. Affiliative Style - "People come first." 
7. Laissez-Faire Style 

Choosing Leadership Styles 

1. Know yourself. 
2. Understand the different styles. 
3. Practice makes a leader. 
4. Develop your leadership agility. 

By: Bruna Martinuzzi

Presentation Skills Training, Author, Columnist Business Trends & Insights, Clarion Enterprises Ltd. 

Source:https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/the-7-most-common-leadership-styles-and-how-to-find-your-own/

28 August 2020, 8.21am

Contributor: Najjah binti Tohar