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TYPES OF LEADERSHIP
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Types Of
Leadership
BY RYAN CAIN, CAIN INSURANCE
n simple terms, leadership is the skill
used to motivate a team to achieve
a certain goal. It is an art form to be
able to motivate a team with great
skill and management. Leadership is
a complete process, not a single act.
THE FOLLOWING ARE
THE NINE TYPES OF
LEADERSHIP STYLES:
1. AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
Authentic leadership is known as clean
leadership. A newer approach, authentic
leadership is generally seen as a contrast
from stereotyped views of racing to get
revenue and achieving personal gains.
Authenticity is more about being good
and genuine and not trying to act in a
manipulative manner.
2. AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
This is the solo leadership type where
leaders can make the decisions and control
the project without discussing it with team
members. This type of leadership comes
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with a higher level of authority and power
over employees. Where you need to have
close supervision over others, this type of
leadership is most impactful.
3. TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
This type of leadership focuses on the
leader as a facilitator of change. With this
approach a leader aims for influential
changes in the assumptions and attitudes
held by the other members of the
organization and sets up objectives and
goals for the sake of the organization.
4. TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP
This type of leadership involves leading
by exception, contrast, punishment,
and intervention. This strict approach
can create a significantly negative work
environment, affecting the performance
and emotions of employees.
5. CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
A charismatic leader is a visionary who
leads the team by infusing team members
with enthusiasm and energy. This type
of leader is a role model for the team and
motivates other team members to give a
higher level of performance. Charismatic
leaders are thoroughly committed to their
organizations and have lots of self-belief
and confidence.
6. PARTICIPATIVE LEADERSHIP
This style of leadership is also known as
democratic leadership. Leaders of this
type consult with their team members and
consider their ideas and thoughts before
finalizing a decision.
7. DIRECTIVE LEADERSHIP
Directive leaders provide guidance to the
team about the work and the work process,
scheduling tasks, and maintaining good
performance.
8. SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP
Supportive leadership offers complete
support to the employees in a friendly
manner. For a highly structured task, this
type of leadership is without equal.
9. ACHIEVEMENT-ORIENTED
LEADERSHIP
This is where the leader encourages his
or her team to perform at their best by
setting challenging goals, demonstrating
confidence, and emphasizing excellence. +