Loyalty

Leadership styles require different emotional strengths and they often work best in certain situations.

• An Authoritative approach mobilizes people toward a vision and can be a powerful leadership style when change is required.

The style in a phrase? “Come with me.”

• An Affiliative style helps to heal rifts or to motivate people during stressful circumstances by creating emotional bonds.

The style in a phrase? “People come first.”

• A Democratic style forges consensus through participation.

The style in a phrase? “What do you think?”

• A Pacesetting style sets high standards for performance.

The style in a phrase? “Do as I do, now!”

• A Coaching style develops people for the future by developing their long-term strengths.

The style in a phrase? “Try this.”

• A Coercive style demands immediate compliance and works best in a crisis to kick-start a turnaround.

The style in a phrase? “Do what I tell you.”

Determine what you are trying to achieve and then choose the appropriate style to incorporate into your leadership. It’s all about flexibility discussed on our next blog.