{"id":9629,"date":"2023-03-20T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=9629"},"modified":"2023-06-14T14:21:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T14:21:54","slug":"what-are-the-7-leadership-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-are-the-7-leadership-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Types Of Leadership Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a leader or a follower?<\/span><\/i> This age-old question is all around us. But, if you already know you’re a leader, <\/span>what kind of leader are you?<\/b><\/p>\n

At A Glance<\/b><\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Autocratic<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Laissez-Faire<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Servant<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Transformational<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Democratic<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Affiliative<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Coaching<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here are the seven types of leaders explained.<\/span><\/p>\n

    See Related:\u00a0Humor In The Workplace And Its Essential Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n

    #1. Autocratic Leadership Style<\/b><\/h2>\n

    You might think at first that there should only be one kind of leader. <\/span>A good leader. <\/span><\/i>And I wholeheartedly agree. <\/span>Every leader should make an effort to be positive, genuine, and supportive of their team.<\/b><\/p>\n

    But not everyone operates in the same way. There are different leadership styles, just like there are different emcee styles<\/a>, and there can be some big differences between them.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The first type of leader I’ll talk about is known as the <\/span>autocratic leader<\/b>. This leadership style focuses on achieving a clear end goal, sometimes without regard for anyone else.<\/span><\/p>\n

    An<\/span> autocratic leader<\/span><\/a> often makes decisions and gives orders without seeking input or feedback from followers. In an autocratic leadership style, <\/span>the leader has complete control over the decision-making process and the team’s direction<\/b>. But this can make for a pretty unfair leadership style.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Autocratic leaders don’t like to be questioned, and they want their team members to follow their lead without question.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Laissez<\/p>\n

    What Makes A Good <\/b>LEADER<\/b><\/span>?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Not all leaders are necessarily <\/span>good<\/span><\/i>. Though we all like it when we can get paired up with a good leader, that doesn’t always happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here are six qualities that any good <\/span>LEADER<\/b><\/span> should have. Make sure you’re working on fine-tuning these characteristics on your own!<\/span><\/p>\n

    L<\/b><\/span> – Listening Skills<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Any<\/span> good leader<\/span><\/a> needs to be able to <\/span>listen to their followers<\/b>. The input and feedback of your employees can be exceptionally valuable, and it shouldn’t go to waste!<\/span><\/p>\n

    E<\/b><\/span> – Empathy<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Good leaders seek to <\/span>understand the problems and perspectives<\/b> of those on their team.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A<\/b><\/span> – Accountability<\/b><\/h4>\n

    We all know a leader that likes to pin the blame on <\/span>anyone else but themselves<\/span><\/i>. That’s not the sign of a good leader. Good leaders <\/span>know how to hold themselves accountable.<\/b><\/p>\n

    D<\/b><\/span> – Decision-Maker<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Decisiveness is a great quality everyone should have. Good leaders<\/a> know how to <\/span>make informed and timely decisions.<\/b><\/p>\n

    E<\/b><\/span> – Emotionally Intelligent<\/b><\/h4>\n

    There’s often a certain amount of emotion floating around the office. Leaders should know how to <\/span>handle their own emotions<\/b> and the emotions of others.<\/span><\/p>\n

    R<\/b><\/span> – Resilience<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Leaders need to be able to <\/span>lead<\/span><\/i>. It does no good if your leader has no passion and doesn’t care about the company’s mission. <\/span>Good leaders are resilient<\/b> and know how to adapt to changes and setbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Seven<\/p>\n

    #2. Laissez-Faire Leaders<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Laissez-faire leaders are also often called delegate leaders. <\/span>This is a hands-off approach to leadership<\/b> that prioritizes the freedom and capabilities of the team members. It’s very much the <\/span>opposite <\/span><\/i>of autocratic leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In French, the term <\/span>laissez-faire<\/span><\/i> loosely translates to the English phrase <\/span>let it be<\/span><\/i>. The laissez-faire leader provides minimal supervision and support and allows their employees to determine their<\/span> own goals<\/span><\/a> and objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Bonus:\u00a0What Is A Conference Producer?<\/a><\/p>\n

    #3. Servant Leadership<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Servant leaders make <\/span>their primary goal to serve the team<\/b>. They are perhaps the most <\/span>selfless<\/span><\/i> leader and altogether drop any personal agenda to help their team and the company succeeds.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Instead of worrying about their own personal goals, they focus on the goals of the team.<\/span><\/p>\n

    #4. Transformational Leadership Styles<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Transformational leadership, or visionary leadership, is <\/span>centered around big-picture goals.<\/b> These types of leaders set objectives focused on the organizational mission.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Transformational leaders are also great at inspiring their teams<\/a>. <\/b>Transformational leaders can build a solid and motivated team by encouraging and motivating them to work towards a shared vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, this type of leadership typically only works when a clear goal is <\/span>already set.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    \"Different<\/p>\n

    #5. Democratic Style<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The democratic leadership style is just what it says – <\/span>democratic<\/i><\/b>. These leaders prioritize the feedback and input of their employees when working.<\/span><\/p>\n

    They want all employees to have a voice and do their best to consider all their team members’ concerns or ideas. <\/span>They value the contributions of their team members<\/b> and work with them to develop solutions to problems and challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

    #6. Affiliative Leaders<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Many leaders typically put the needs of the company or organization first. And while that is important for any professional team, <\/span>it’s not all that being a leader is about<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For example, <\/span>affiliate leaders choose to put the needs and desires of their employees above all else. <\/b>In addition, affiliative leaders prioritize team harmony and collaboration and encourage their team members to support and help each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

    It’s a very effective leadership style when<\/span> team morale<\/span><\/a> is lacking.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Transformational<\/span>#7. Coaching Leadership Style<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Have you ever had a great coach before? That was a type of leadership in and of itself. The coaching leadership type is about training employees to be their best version.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Coaching leaders give employees direction and guidance to hone their skills and talents<\/b>. In addition, the leader often works closely with the team to identify strengths and weaknesses. And this is the foundation of any coaching process!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Coaching leaders also provide ongoing feedback to their teams. The growth and development opportunities they offer their team never end. <\/span>They always support their team to be better and better!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    For example, as I learned to become a successful corporate emcee<\/a>, I had a few great leaders who helped coach me on my way. This type of leadership is effective and can help employees thrive!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Keep Reading:\u00a0How A Positive Attitude Can Benefit The Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n

    \u2014<\/p>\n

    Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0special events<\/a>,\u00a0gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. He is the\u00a0author of several books<\/a>\u00a0and founder of\u00a0CleanComedians.com<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0For more event tips, follow Adam Christing on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, and\u00a0YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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