12 DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES

1. Autocratic Leadership- Autocratic Leadership style centered on the boss. In

This leadership the leaders holds all authority and responsibility. In this Leadership, the leaders
make decision on their own without consulting subordinates.

They reach decisions, communicate them to subordinates and expect prompt implementation an
autocratic work normally has little or no flexibility.

In this kind of leadership guidelines, procedures and policies are all-natural addition of an
autocratic leader. Statistically, there are very few situations that can actually support autocratic
leadership

Steve Jobs is another leader who was famous for using fear to inspire people to get their work
done. This leadership style can obviously stifle the leader's subordinates, but can also be useful
in a crisis when important decisions need to be made without delay. You can read leadership
quotes by Steve Jobs and many other visionary leaders.

Example: Leadership Lessons You Can Learn From Steve Jobs

If you make a list of famous leaders in technology, the list cannot be complete without Steve
Jobs. He happens to be an inspiration for many people who want to make their mark in the
technology world. If you are among those people, then this is the right article for you.

Steve Job's leadership skills contributed to turning Apple into one of the biggest tech giants.

If you are aiming to kick off your start up, then following the path of Steve Jobs may help you
turn your start up into a brand.

Below are six noteworthy lessons you can learn from Steve Jobs:

a. Have A Vision

Without a strong vision, Apple would not be where it is today. It would be hard to become a
successful leader without a clear vision for your company or organization. Simply being able to
kick off your startup is not enough. You must be able to consistently plan for the long term.

b. Develop the Passion

Steve Jobs had both passion and self-confidence to turn his dream into a reality. You need to
love what you're doing. Developing a strong passion for your work helps you on the road to
success in business.

C. Challenge the Limits of Your Employees

Another great leadership lesson from Jobs is to find the actual capabilities of your employees.
Leadership is not about ordering people around or micro managing. You need to encourage
employees to challenge themselves for innovation and increased productivity. This approach by
Steve Jobs enabled his employees to explore their full potential.

d. Follow Excellence, Not Money

stove Jobs did not confine his efforts into making huge dollars from his ideas. He was very much
focused on coming up with exciting and unique innovations. Rather than simply focusing on
making money, you should focus on providing quality services and products. This is essential to
help turn your start up into a well-known brand.

e. Don't Aim Below Perfection

Steve Jobs never compromised on perfection. Before the launch of the iPod, Jobs went to get the
headphone jacks entirely replaced. This is a clear example that he would not settle for less.

f. Take Risks

As noted, Jobs' necessity for perfection also made him a risk taker often. He trusted his judgment
and understood what people needed. Keep in mind and remember these leadership lessons from
Steve Jobs before jumping into the business world.

They will help keep you on a progressive path and enable you to deal with challenges effectively
to help you create a successful brand.

2. Democratic Leadership

In this leadership style, subordinates are involved in making decisions. Unlike the autocratic
style, this leadership is centered on subordinates' contributions. The democratic leader holds final
responsibility, but he or she is known to delegate authority to other people, who determine work
projects.

The most unique feature of this leadership is that communication is active upward and
downward. With respect to statistics, democratic leadership is one of the most preferred styles of
leadership, and it entails the following:

a. fairness,

b. competence,

C. creativity,

d. courage,

e. intelligence and

f. honesty
George Washington was a leader who was famous for his democratic focus. Medical and high-
tech industries fit well with a democratic leadership style because they require a high amount of
collaboration to function.

3. Strategic Leadership Style

Strategic leadership is one that involves a leader who is essentially the head of an organization.
The strategic leader is not limited to those at the top of the organization. This style is geared to a
wider audience at all levels who want to create a high-performance life, team or organization.

The strategic leader fills the gap between the need for new possibility and the need for
practicality by providing a prescriptive set of habits. Effective strategic leadership delivers the
goods in terms of what an organization naturally expects from its leadership in times of change.
55% of this leadership normally involves strategic thinking.

Sports is clearly an area where we can observe many leadership styles, and one in which strategy
is crucial. Hockey player and coach Wayne Gretzky is well-known for his skill in strategizing.

Strategic leaders anticipate future needs and make decisions in the present to meet those needs.
Gretzky famously said, "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.”

4. Transfor

mational Leadership

Unlike other leadership styles, transformational groups, oneself and others leadership is all about
initiating change in organizations,

Transformational leaders motivate others to do more than they originally intended and often even
more than they thought possible. They set more challenging expectations and typically achieve a
higher performance.

Statistically, transformational leadership tends to have more committed and satisfied followers.
This is mainly so because transformational leaders empower followers.

William Edwards Deming, a statistician and engineer, is a leader who saw the best way certain
systems could operate and taught those under him how to accomplish these goals.

5. Team Leadership

Team leadership involves the creation of a vivid picture of a team's future, where it is heading
and what it will stand for. The vision inspires and provides a strong sense of purpose and
direction.
Team leadership is about working with the hearts and minds of all those involved. It also
recognizes that teamwork may not always involve trusting cooperative relationships.

The most challenging aspect of this leadership is whether or not it will succeed. According to
Harvard Business Review, team leadership may fail because of poor leadership qualities, as well
as other challenges. For example, an airline flight crew would be much more efficient if the team
remained consistent.

Studies have shown that teams that have worked together for a long period of time are more
effective than those that have not. But because keeping a flight crew together would be
expensive, crews change their members all the time. Situations such as this are just one example
of the challenge’s teams face.

6. Cross-Cultural Leadership

This form of leadership normally exists where there are various cultures in the society. This
leadership has also industrialized as a way to recognize front-runners who work in the
contemporary globalized market.

Organizations, particularly international ones, require leaders who can effectively adjust their
leadership to work in different environs. Most of the leadership environments in the United
States are cross cultural because of the different cultures that live and work there.

One example of a cross-cultural leader in sports is quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
Mariota Marcus. His Hawaiian background caused him to be an unpretentious player, in contrast
to being a more aggressive one, yet he was still successful.

7. Facilitative Leadership

Facilitative leadership is dependent on measurements and outcomes – not a skill, although it

takes much skill to master. The effectiveness of a group is directly related to the efficacy of its
process. If the group is high functioning, the facilitative leader uses a light hand on the process.

On the other hand, if the group is low functioning, the facilitative leader will be more directive in
helping the group run its process. An effective facilitative leadership involves monitoring group
dynamics, as well as offering process suggestions and interventions to help the group stay on
track.

8. Laissez-faire Leadership

Laissez-faire leadership gives authority to employees, minimal or no interference. According to

research this kind of leaders least satisfying has been consistently found to be least satisfying and
least effective management style.

But to a certain extent, delegating is necessary. Famous historical projects led by laissez-faire
leaders the leaders include the building of the Panama Canal and the Hoover. With both projects,
the presidents involved had to ate many responsibilities in order to succeed.
9. Transactional Leadership

This is a leadership style that maintains or continues the status quo. It is also the leadership that
involves an exchange process, whereby followers pet immediate, tangible rewards for carrying
out the leader's orders. Transactional leadership can sound rather basic, with its focus on
exchange.

Being clear, focusing on expectations, giving feedback are all important leadership skills.
Transactional leadership behaviors can include: clarifying what is expected of followers'
performance, explaining how to meet such expectations, and allocating rewards that are
contingent on meeting objectives.

10. Coaching Leadership

Coaching leadership involves teaching and supervising followers. A coaching leader is highly
operational in settings where results/performance require improvement.

Basically, in this kind of leadership, followers are helped to improve their skills, Coaching
leadership does the following: motivates followers, inspires followers and encourages
followers.

11. Charismatic Leadership

In this type of leadership, the charismatic leader manifests his or her revolutionary power.
Charisma does not mean sheer behavioral change. It actually involves a transformation of
followers' values and beliefs.

Therefore, charismatic leaders are not merely simply populist leaders who affect attitudes
towards specific objects. Rather, these leaders transform the underlying normative orientation
that structures specific attitudes. Charismatic leaders tend to have powerful personalities and
attract huge followings. Examples of such leaders are Barak Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

12. Visionary Leadership

This form of leadership involves leaders who recognize that the methods, steps and processes of
leadership are all obtained with and through people.

Most great and successful leaders have some sort of vision for where they are going. However,
there are those who are highly visionary in their leadership.

Examples of leaders who had powerful and inspirational visions include Nelson Mandela and Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Outstanding leaders will always transform their visions into realities. The

5 Types of Leaders

When it comes to what's going on in the organization, leaders are either making it happen (good
allowing it to happen (good or bad), or preventing it from happening (good or bad). Ultimately,
the top is responsible, whether they accept responsibility or not.

High-impact, transformational leaders know his and take responsibility for everything that is
happening. Meanwhile, low-impact leaders avoid taking responsibility for what's happening as
they search for others to blame. They create a tremendous amount of distrust throughout the
organization as they try to maintain power and control.

It takes a very high degree of character to make the transition to become a high-impact leader,
because you must move beyond only accepting responsibility for growing yourself. When you
truly—and sincerely choose to begin to grow and develop others, you must become responsible
to others. Low-impact leaders are unwilling to do this and change their type of, leadership style.
They have the ability, but they do not have the desire.

Bottom line: If you invest abundantly in other leaders, your influence will exponentially increase
through them. Let's take a closer look at the five types of leaders.

Type 1: Managerial Leader

A managerial leader is the least effective of the five types of leaders. They have the least
influence. People only follow them because they have to. They are not in the position to serve
others. Their desire is to be served by others because they are in the position. They see others as
tools to use to complete the objective for the day. They prefer to make decisions. Their weakness
is character development.

Here's a brief review of characteristics:

• Character is weak. • Desire is "to be served” rather than "to serve."

• They have a scarcity mindset.

• Competency can range from undeveloped to highly developed.

• Focus is on managing (directing/controlling) people and processes.

• Values the position more than the people.

• Strength comes from power, control, formal authority, and personal results.
Type 2: Relational Leader

A relational leader builds relationship in order to influence others. People want to follow them
because of who they are, not what they know. They develop mutual respect with others and work
well with them. Although people want to follow them, they have not developed specialized
knowledge. Their weakness is not making the necessary sacrifices to develop their competency.

Here's a brief review of characteristics:

• Character is strong.

• Desire is to serve.

• They have an abundance mindset.

• Competency is undeveloped and generalized.

•Focus is on leading (influencing/releasing) people.

• Values people more than the position.

• Strength comes from relationships and moral authority.

Type 3: Motivational Leader

A motivational leader seeks mutual benefit for themselves, others, and the organization. People
want to follow them because of who they are and what they know. They influence others from
the outside. They are process focused. They are trusted and deliver results for themselves, their
families their customers, their selves, their families, their team, their organization, customers,
their suppliers, and their community

weakness is not making the necessary sacrifices reproduce other motivational leaders Here's a
brief review of characteristics:

Character is strong.

Desire is to serve.

They have an abundant mindset.

Competency is developed and specialized.

Focus is on leading influencing/releasing) people, managing the processes, and getting results.

Values people more than the position.

Strength comes from relationships, moral authority, and team results,

Type 4: Inspirational Leader

An inspirational leader inspires managerial and relational leaders to become motivational

leaders. Their focus is on growing themselves in order to inspire others to grow. They influence
others on the inside. They are people-focused not process-focused. They focus heavily on
character development. True inspirational leaders are followed because of how much they care
and who they are on the inside. They are inspired by the growth of those following them.

Here's a brief review of characteristics:

 Character is stronger,
 Desire is to serve and develop others.
 They have an abundant mindset.
 Competency is highly developed and specialized.
 Focus is on leading (influencing/releasing) people and developing motivational leaders.
 Values people more than the position.
 Strength comes from relationships, moral authority, and the growth of others.

Type 5: Transformational Leader

A transformational leader's passion and purpose is to transform others. They are the most
influential of the five types of leaders and are highly respected. Their reputation precedes them.
They are well known for developing leaders. Their influence touches people in all industries and
across multiple generations. They have influenced many leaders for many years. Their influence
is continuously being transferred through many other leaders at many different times in multiple
locations.

Here's a brief review of characteristics:

 Character is strongest.
 Desire is to serve and to develop others.
 They have an abundance mindset.
 Competency is highly developed and specialized.
 Focus is on leading (influencing/releasing) people and developing motivational and
inspirational leaders.
 Values people more than the position.
 Strength comes from relationships, moral authority, growth of others, and the respect
they have earned.

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP,

8 Tips for Effective Leadership (By Abhi Golhar of AbhiGolhar.com)

No matter where you are in your career, it's never too early or too late to start or continue to
develop your leadership skills. Leadership is often described as a set of skills that can be
enhanced and trained. Inspired by my work with helping business owners advance, here are eight
tips for being an effective leader:

1. Learn to lead by example.

At some point in their careers, everyone has had a boss who has asked them to do something
they don't usually do, such as come in early for a meeting, and then the boss was late for it.
Having the "do as I say" attitude doesn't make you likable and doesn't earn you the respect of
your team. A good leader is one who leads by example and does what they expect everyone else
to do. If you expect your team to be hard workers, then you should be a hard worker too. By
practicing what you preach, you earn the respect and loyalty of your team, and before long, you'll
see that they're following your example.

2. Be goal-oriented.

Instead of focusing on the problem at hand, an effective leader instead directs attention toward
the solution. Instead of worrying and complaining about the issues, they focus on the objectives
and then turn their energies toward creating a plan and strategy to achieve those objectives. An
effective leader prioritizes so they can get the most important and urgent things done first.

3. Take responsibility.

Instead of pointing fingers and playing the blame game when things go wrong, a good leader
takes responsibility for the team's actions and their consequences. By being willing to take
responsibility, you prove that you're worthy of trust and respect.

4. Share the glory.

We've probably all had a boss who took all the credit for the team's hard work and success, right?
This is not an effective leader. An effective leader is one who is team-oriented and more than
happy to share the glory, and credit for a job well done with the team. They that the success and
achievements are due to the joint efforts. A leader is only as good as the team behind them. By
sharing the glory, and effective leader on the admiration and respect of the team. After all, no
one wants to follow a selfish leader.

5. know how to develop a team.

One of the primary traits of an effective leader is the ability to develop team members through
training, teaching or coaching. The team will not be able to achieve the goals of the organization
without this training.

An effective leader can build people up and create stronger team, which benefits
everyone involved. They can do this because they pay attention to the strengths and weaknesses
of the team as a whole, as well as those of each team member. They have excellent
communication skills, which they can use to build relationships with and among team members.
By building good inter team relationships, they create a greater level of productivity.
6. Become a master of communication.

Excellent communication skills are necessary to become an effective leader. However,

communication is not just about expressing what you want to happen -- it's also about being able
to truly listen to others. An effective leader not only expresses their ideas and strategies
persuasively and clearly but also truly listens to feedback with an open mind.

7. Be courageous and assertive.

In many cases, the leader of a team has to venture into new territory, which means they have to
face the unknown and take risks or break rules. In order to do this, a leader must be able to speak
up about the things that truly matter and be assertive about what they need and want from their
team and for their team. An effective leader is willing and ready to face any challenges and
obstacles so they can achieve their own goals and the goals of the organization.

8. Be confident.

Projecting confidence is probably the most difficult characteristic to develop. Some people are
naturals when it comes to this, but you can develop a greater sense of self-assurance. Part of this
confidence is having faith and feeling secure in yourself and not needing to be accepted and
loved by others, as well as being able to prove that you have the competencies and the skills to
be an effective leader and to lead the team to its common goal.

No matter where you are in your career, it's never too late to learn how to be an effective leader.
These eight tips will help you develop your leadership skills and make you more desirable in the
workplace.

Top 10 trait of a great leader (Robert Hewes, PhD.)

1. Be Results Oriented.
Let's put this right on the table: At the end of the day as a leader, you are responsible for
delivering results however they are defined. In the end, it is not about effort, which is no
doubt good and very much needed, but what really counts is what is accomplished.
2. Be Customer Focused.
To get the best results, you have to know your customers. Customers may be internal or
external. We all have them. (Note: If vou don't know who your customers are, you need
to get an answer right away.). Everything you do needs to be directed at what customers
need or will need. Get "outside the glass." In other words, look beyond your area. You
should find out what your customers want by asking them. You can't intuit this one. You
should continually listen to your customers; really listen to what they have to say.
3. Have a Vision.
Simply put, know where you are headed. Have a picture of it in your head, and be able to
communicate it effectively. This is not the stuff of just a CEO. It is critically important
that you be able to paint a vivid picture of where your group or organization is headed. In
the end, you should use the vision to motivate and guide action. Make your vision a
 shared one with your group. Every member of your group should be able to describe a
similar picture and communicate it
4. Be Strategically Focused.
If you want to do big things, be more strategic in what you do and how you go about
doing it. Today's leaders need to be ahead of marketplace demands while maintaining
other critical functions. This is not easy to do, but it is something leaders need to tackle
head on
5. Effectively Get Work Done Through Others.
Getting things done yourself is great, but it doesn't scale very well. If you want to do big
things, it requires effectively getting work done through others.
6. Be Good at Dealing with Conflict.
A cornerstone of working effectively with people is being very good at dealing with
conflict. The reality is that conflict is going to happen. People think things should be
done in different ways. No surprise. You should even expect it. The trick is not to have
conflict be counterproductive.
7. Ask Great Questions.
We've all seen it. You are in a meeting and someone asks a great question that unlocks a
situation. Funny thing is, many times, it is the same person who asks all the great
questions. If you tend to ask questions, make sure they are really good questions. For a
key meeting in the future, think of three good questions to ask.
8. Make High-Quality Decisions,
Making decisions one of the fundamental actions of an executive and the great ones
make really good decisions.
9. Be a Trusted Leader.
People do want to follow and accomplish great things. All else being equal, a trusted
leader will get more from his people and have a stronger following. Be someone your
people can trust.
10. Be an Incredible Communicator.
Communication is one of the fundamental leadership capabilities So much is done
through communication; it is how initiatives are launched, results are reported, and a
plethora of things are done in between.